Aprende Polirritmias SIN Volverte Loco

17 May 2026 · 12 min
11:43

In this Spanish tutorial, guitarist Aitor Epas explains how to use polyrhythms and mixed time signatures in progressive rock without getting overwhelmed. He starts by describing how different instruments can play in distinct meters (e.g., drums in 4/4 while a guitar riffs in 3/4) and how these patterns align after a common multiple (e.g., 12 beats). Using a simple visual aid (a painted grid) he shows the overlapping beats of 4/4 and 3/4, then moves to a concrete example with Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir”, demonstrating the 4/4 drum groove and the guitar’s 3/4 feel in the DAW Reaper with a metronome set at 90 BPM. He then creates his own odd‑meter rhythm (5‑note pattern) over a 4/4 drum track, explaining the step‑by‑step process of building the pattern, counting the beats, and hearing the alignment. Throughout, he emphasizes that these concepts are foundational for progressive rock and metal, encourages viewers to practice, and promotes his Rompecuerdas community where tabs, exercises, and further lessons are available. The video ends with typical YouTube calls to like, subscribe, and join the community.

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