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 Nov 30 2007, 02:57 PM
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Jul 11 2008, 06:15 AM
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 Corporal Joined: 16-May 08 From: Philippines Drum Set: Tama Cymbals: Sabian Posts: 157 |
Question!
can/are odd time signatures/beats be used through out a whole song? or is it just played in fragments like dream theater songs wherein the time signature changes from time to time? or simply: is their a song wherein the time sig is purely odd? i dunno if that was simpler. or if my question was understandable 
-------------------- it is possible for you to read every book in the world and still not know everything
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Jul 11 2008, 08:42 AM
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QUOTE (TimPinoy @ Jul 11 2008, 06:15 AM)  Question! can/are odd time signatures/beats be used through out a whole song? or is it just played in fragments like dream theater songs wherein the time signature changes from time to time? or simply: is their a song wherein the time sig is purely odd? i dunno if that was simpler. or if my question was understandable You can do both. I have played full songs in 5/4 before and I have played fragmented odd time patterns within a regular 4/4 song. Hope that helps. -------------------- Jared Falk
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Jul 11 2008, 12:15 PM
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 Corporal Joined: 5-December 07 From: Zagreb, Croatia Drum Set: Premier Cymbals: Other Posts: 172 |
Just as a continuation of Jared's post, here's a song that's (almost) entirely played in 5/4.
George Duke with Billy Cobham - Rush Hour YouTube Video ->
Original Video
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Jul 11 2008, 12:37 PM
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 Moderator Classic Joined: 23-March 08 From: State of Confusion Drum Set: Mapex Cymbals: Zildjian Posts: 15,617 |
Geez - Billy looks so relaxed on that kit. He's doing amazing stuff and it looks like he could tell you a funny story while he's at it.
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Jul 11 2008, 01:36 PM
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Corporal Joined: 5-December 07 From: Zagreb, Croatia Drum Set: Premier Cymbals: Other Posts: 172 |
QUOTE (Poco Askew @ Jul 11 2008, 09:37 PM) Geez - Billy looks so relaxed on that kit. He's doing amazing stuff and it looks like he could tell you a funny story while he's at it. Try to keep your focus on him at 2:20, that is pretty funny. You can actually see him talking to the tone guy for a couple of seconds. 
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Jul 11 2008, 08:46 PM
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 Colonel Joined: 31-May 08 From: colorado Drum Set: Gretsch Cymbals: Zildjian Posts: 2,042 |
That's a boatload of drums for a jazz guy. And I thought I was verging on blasphemy for thinking about putting a double pedal into my kit. Great vid.
-------------------- Terry
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Jul 11 2008, 09:28 PM
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 FDL Moderator Joined: 10-March 08 From: NJ Drum Set: Tama Cymbals: Sabian Posts: 7,668 |
now that's what I call being in the pocket!
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Jul 11 2008, 11:41 PM
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Colonel Joined: 16-January 08 From: Gilbert, Az Drum Set: Sonor Cymbals: Sabian Posts: 2,040 |
I believe the entire Rush song Subdivisions is in 7/8 time.
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Jul 12 2008, 04:25 AM
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Colonel Joined: 6-January 08 From: Victoria, Australia Drum Set: Tama Cymbals: Sabian Posts: 2,300 |
QUOTE (klejton @ Jul 12 2008, 06:36 AM) Try to keep your focus on him at 2:20, that is pretty funny. You can actually see him talking to the tone guy for a couple of seconds. Haha, I usually talk to my mate (who is the other percussionist) while we are playing songs at a gig
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Jul 12 2008, 02:39 PM
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I very nearly peed my pants when Billy Cobham played the initial groove at 0:32... This post has been edited by Dealas: Jul 12 2008, 02:41 PM |
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Jul 13 2008, 07:33 AM
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 Sergeant Joined: 17-May 08 From: USA Drum Set: Mapex Cymbals: Sabian Posts: 235 |
I guess I still have a lot to learn because I couldn't tell you if it was an odd time or not. How can you tell? Maybe I'm tone deaf.
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Jul 13 2008, 07:57 AM
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Moderator Classic Joined: 23-March 08 From: State of Confusion Drum Set: Mapex Cymbals: Zildjian Posts: 15,617 |
QUOTE (drummerchick @ Jul 13 2008, 07:33 AM) I guess I still have a lot to learn because I couldn't tell you if it was an odd time or not. How can you tell? Maybe I'm tone deaf. That one was harder for me to try and pick it out. Its got nothing to do with tone, however. Its the feel of the beat and harmony. A waltz is a good, simple example. You can feel the 3 beats per measure (3/4 time). -------------------- . Come over to the Dark Side. We have cookies. |
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 Sep 2 2008, 03:46 PM
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Recruit Joined: 2-September 08 Drum Set: Pearl Cymbals: Zildjian Posts: 4 |
i love the fill that billy does at about 4:17
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Jan 15 2009, 01:30 AM
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 Lieutenant Joined: 15-April 08 From: Land of the Rising Sun Drum Set: Tama Cymbals: Paiste Posts: 413 |
The song Seven Days from Sting is entirely played in 5/4 (or some said 5/8). Vinnie Colaiuta is really amazing... Groove Master
 YouTube Video ->
Original Video
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Jan 15 2009, 06:15 AM
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 Brigadier Joined: 13-August 08 From: Be Sweet Drum Set: Mapex Cymbals: Zildjian Posts: 4,616 |
This may be a silly question..But what time is the Tango in?
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Jan 15 2009, 07:23 AM
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Moderator Classic Joined: 23-March 08 From: State of Confusion Drum Set: Mapex Cymbals: Zildjian Posts: 15,617 |
QUOTE (drumchic64 @ Jan 15 2009, 05:15 AM) This may be a silly question..But what time is the Tango in? 4/4  Remember, there are no silly/stupid questions here. -------------------- . Come over to the Dark Side. We have cookies. |
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Jan 15 2009, 10:18 AM
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 Lieutenant Joined: 16-March 08 From: Colorado Drum Set: Pearl Cymbals: Sabian Posts: 514 |
Tool-Vicarious is in 5/4. FWIW
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