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Angermeyer
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I'm writing a song in 9/8 time and I cannot figure out a decnt drumbeat to go with it. Antbody have an idea?
Angermeyer
Angermeyer
mikemoritz said:why in 9/8? did you write it that way on purpose to try and be different?
Peace out,
Mike
Angermeyer said:
dr.colossus,
Sorry to hear that about 5/4. I love beatin out "take five".
-Angermeyer
mikeh said:after awhile you can do 4/4 in your sleep) we do 5/4, 7/4, 7/8, 9/8, 11/8, - we're currently learning Mahavishnu's Birds Of Fire (18/8 time - there is no way to count that you just have to "feel it").
- it all depends on the feel the melodic instruments have defined.
mikeh said:Given the amount of odd time I've played to - I don't think there is a "right drum beat" - it all depends on the feel the melodic instruments have defined. But it is very common to sub-divide the beats in to smaller rhythmic groupings (7/4 = 4/4 + 3/4) mainly because the song requires it, but also to help with counting. Often with odd times, the percussion has to be equal parts, rhythmic and melodic.