Articles & Theory
| Articles are sorted out by sources. | ||
| Articles written for passingdb |
An introduction to slow-fast patterns, a family of rhythms where one juggler juggles faster than the other. A family of 8 club rhythms that are based on the solo 4 club fountain. The family of normal 7 clubs popcorn rhythms. A notation for syncopations in 1-count rhythms An introduction to 4-hand siteswaps, or how to use normal siteswaps with two jugglers. Explanations for passing siteswap and causal diagrams. What do they mean? How do they work? The basics for hurrys. What they are and how to write them. A few ideas on how to create new rhythms by creating some hurrys with passes. A few ideas on how to create new rhythms by creating some hurrys with selfs. An introduction to feeds, the three juggler pattern where one pass alternatively with the two others. Tips to avoid different kinds of collisions in normal 2 juggler rhythms |
| Kaskade passing workshops |
Asymmetric and synchronous popcorns patterns, and popcorn patterns for 3 jugglers Definition and expansion of popcorn patterns, from 7 to 9 objects. Causal diagrams explained, plus some 3-count and 5-count 7 club patterns Some 7 club popcorns with variations, and an 8 club popcorn. Some 6 clubs, 7 clubs and feed countdowns, plus a bonus 7 clubs PPPSS pattern. 3-count, PPS and Bookends (PPSPS) for 7 clubs, with a few feeds Different ways of changing the feeder or the feedees' positions in a three jugglers feed A series of feed patterns, from 8 to 10 clubs. A dialog between two (and then three) jugglers trying some slow-fast patterns. Some runaround passing patterns. Some 3 jugglers patterns (feeds, triangles, lines) with different rhythms. Hurried patterns based on the 3-count, with 6 and 7 clubs. Variations on the 6 clubs 3-count and some different 5-count with 7 clubs. Variations about 5 clubs 1-count, 7 clubs 1-count and 6 clubs PPS. A notation for steal patterns. |
| Articles from Christophe Préchac |
How to deduce symmetric passing patterns from solo juggling patterns. A collection of strange passing rhythms. An explication of MHN notation and causal diagrams. Hurrys: explanation, theory and examples with MHN and causal diagrams. How to deduce feeds from solo siteswaps. |
| Other miscellanous articles |
A deep article dedicated to 4-hand siteswaps, explaining clearly what happens with synchronous siteswaps |
About the sources
Kaskade
Kaskade is the "European
Juggling Magazine". Four issues a year are published, covering many (if not
all) aspects of our little juggling world (convention, interviews, reports, reviews,
workshops, ...). Since issue 56, a passing workshop has found its way on each
issue.
For more details about Kaskade or to subscribe: http://www.kaskade.de
Christophe's theoretical articles
Christophe Préchac offers on his site some very theoretical articles, which are also very instructive. These articles are available here with Christophe's authorisation.
Christophe's site: http://pogo5.free.fr/juggling.html.