Basics of Syncopation
Syncopation is all about disturbing the natural flow of rhythm, something that our ears are very familiar with. When that flow is broken, that attracts a lot of attention of the listener because it’s unexpected. Using too much of syncopated rhythm...
12 bar blues
Blues is considered as the backbone of modern western contemporary music. Understanding blues requires understanding several aspects but the best place to start is to start with the 12 bar blues. As the name suggests, this is a structure comprising of...
The difference between simple meter and compound meter
Simple vs compound meter in one line: in simple meter each beat divides into two equal parts; in compound meter each beat divides into three. That is why 6/8 is felt as two big beats, not six. Simple meter Compound meter...
