Pattern Study #2

Stacey Bowers (1976)

The patterns can be played by any number of musicians playing any pitched instruments. A tape machine could be employed to playback pre-recorded patterns or for the purpose of tape-delay techniques. Move freely among the following patterns, repeating each as often as desired. Also improvise on the basic scale above. Although the bass line should always be heard, like other patterns, its tempo should be

? b b

bass line throughout

&

bb w
3

basic scale

b &b & bb bb
6

j j j
7 8 9 10

j j . . & . . . . . . . . . . . 15 16 18 17 b j J &b .
11 12 13 14

j j

& &

bb bb

21 22 . . n . . n 19 20

j
Copyright 1976 by Stacey Bowers

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