The COOLEST Odd Time Signature [Mission Impossible, Music Theory]
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The most used time signature in Western music is 4/4. Two others that are used really often are 3/4 (think of any waltz) and 6/8 (popular in ballads, but very versatile).
Fans of progressive rock/metal are also familiar with a number of other more complex time signatures (such as 7/8 or 11/8) - that are super cool, but that by their very nature and complexity lack a certain "groove".
That is to say, to make these time signatures work, musicians tend to play them very 'square' and sometimes with a 'robotic' feeling, otherwise, the ear gets lost.
Is it possible to have the best of both worlds? That is, is it possible to find a time signature that is both not-the-usual time signature and yet that retains some 'groove'? Is it possible to have an odd-time meter that does not sound too 'square'?
Yes, it is possible. And in fact, you have heard it already (but it's still relatively unused! Hurry up composers!)
This 'magical' time signature that gives you the best of both worlds is 5/4. You may have heard some classic groovy songs played in it like "Take 5" (you'll know it when you hear it) and the super-famous theme of Mission:Impossible.
In this video, we see how these two classic tunes leverage the odd time signature, and how you can write your own music with it too! Watch the video before other songwriters catch up:
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Yesssssssss please do a series on the theory of rythym, it's a topic I've struggled with forever and your videos are always very accessible and understandable. Thank you!
I second that!
best explanation of syncopation. the dotted quarter followed by quarter.
breaking down this with such an iconic riff is a lesson in great teaching)
Don't forget one of the most famous in rock: the intro to *White* *Room*
Interesting how having the longer notes before the shorter ones makes a stronger groove. Perhaps it derives from that sensation of gaining momentum at the end.
That's what I was thinking!
That makes so much sense!
I agree. The how music is perceived is a really interesting subject & relates to many other areas of life.
Well, that's *syncope* !
@@tellyaddict TIL that syncope is a linguistic term as well a medical symptom. Eliding the occasional syllable is much less dangerous than losing consciousness in most situations.
Best music theory channel.
Excellent video! Enjoyed how you explain the use of these time signatures and rhythms! Would love the see more on groove analysis.
Any time signature can groove. One has to know where it splits into sections of 2, and/or 3
The pocket!
Thumbs up , and how this guy speaks , the accent is just fantastic
A clip of Dave Brubeck made me happy - the whole album has some interesting time signatures - especially "Blue Rondo a'la Turk"
Please make more videos for time signatures and rhythms
Hey!!your videos are one better then the other,and yes,I think you should make more theory videos on rhythm because it is a topic guitarists have difficulty...I also reach and learn about from you man!!thank you so much for your time in doing all this!🎸🤘🙂
Another fun example is the early Journey song "I'm Gonna Leave You". The main riff inspired part of "Carry On Wayward Son", but the solo sections are over a 5/4 groove. (well, it's 3 measures of 5 and one of 6) The bassline for this part is a lot of fun.
1:34 Lalo Schifrin said he used that rhythm because of - wait for it - Morse Code! (the rhythm, - - . . , spells out MI)
The 6/4 rhythm on screen at about 8:15 is used in "America" from "West Side Story."
Yes, please. A series on rhythm would be excellent. Two great, possibly parallel tracks, one on theory, and one practical. A video on how to find the beat would also help those of us who are rhythmically challenged.
Wonderful, thanks again Tommaso for a easy to understand explanation. Now, off to overanalyze all the rhythms of everything I listen to
Just've watched a 1st episode of Philarmonia TV series with "Mission impossible played" by classical orchestra yesterday and today I saw this video in my recommended videos :)
Fantastic video and channel!
Great channel! Love your content. Please continues with this rhythm series. I would love to see more of it
I loved this video. Thank you so much!
Congrats! Very useful information in this video. Please continue with this kind of videos and, once again, congratulations for the very good channel
yes, i would be interested in more videos about rhythm ! this video was really helpful and interesting ! :D
I just found your channel for the first time and I have to say this is one of the best explanations / analysis of musical time signatures I've ever seen. Keep up the good work!
This was super helpful!!! Thank you.
Thank you for this video . I would love more such in depth videos from you on rhythm.
Amazing theory on this topic. I can't wait to see your other videos. Loved it. Much success on your channel.
THANK YOU!!!
Yessssss, sir! Please post more videos about rhythm and time signatures!
Yes, we'd like more videos from you on rhythm! Your videos are always worth watching, very clearly explained and helpful.
Thanks for the video! Good to have some rhythm theory for once. Hope to see more in the future
Yes on rhythm vids! Thanks for the great instruction!
Thank you for your wonderful videos! Fun to watch, and I learn something new from you every time. Grazie mille!
Please Tommaso, more videos like this! Rhythm is so important and so overlooked!
Thank you for lesson Sir...
Fantastic explanation and visuals... very helpful.
It would certainly be wonderful exploring more of this topic! Great video! Bravissimo!!
more videos on rhythm and theory about rhythm? yes please! ☺️ also, loving your channel. I've had formal instruction in music theory, getting back into serious music making (as apposed to just playing for fun) and I'm finding your videos are a great refresher and in learning things i weather either totally forgot and or learning new things.
Please make more videos like this about rhythm. The best thing about your videos is your approach and the way you uniquely understand and explain these topics. Really helpful. I sent the link to this video to 2 friends before I even finished watching it. Great Job !!!! Keep Rocking....
marvelous explanation
More videos on rhythm would be amazing. :) I'd love to learn more about off time signatures too. I hadn't thought about splitting 5/4 the ways you did, so I'm excited to try that out in my own work. Thank you for the videos and the information.
Yes boss please make more videos like this. Love your teaching and videos so it would be great!
Awesome! I love your teaching, please more rythms
You are a good teacher!! 👍🏻
0:59... absolutely. I love 5/4. ...and switching from it to 4/4 or 3/4 yields so many awesome options.
5/4 was common in the nineties...and that's one reason I liked that decade a lot. Thanks.
More rhythm lessons would be awesome. Thank you for this and all the other great lessons too. ^-^
Bravissimo Tommaso! aspetto ansiosamente altri video sul ritmo sull'argomento
You are awarded a doctorate in musical physiology. Regards
Absolutely please do more videos about rhythm! I love unorthodox rhythms, syncopation, and polyrhythms.
Thank you. More rhythm-related videos would be magnificent because it's definetely a topic I've always been struggling with and it seems I'm not able to figure it out on my own and your content is really great to get the 'how' and 'why' smth works.
Absolutely invaluable video. Thank you!
Excellent way to demonstrate this.
Subscribed!
Thank you for your help 😊.
I really liked the lesson Sir. Thank you.
would love to see more videos about rythem, its fantastic!
Yes! More rhythm videos, please. Fascinating!
Yes, please. More videos on rhythm theory would be great ! Maybe even polyrhythms, especially 5/4. Thanks and great video as always
Absolutely please do!
Would really help apply to guitar solos.
Yes! More of this please.
We need more information like this thanks.
Excellent lessons here!! It all helps.
Yes, more please. Amazing video. Thanks
This video came to me in the right time (of course, because it is a video about rhythm).
Anyway, please do series of videos like this. Thank you, man.
A very greatful student. Thank you!
Awesome video. Yes, I am very interested in getting deeper about rhythm. I think is the most important part of music. Please, do more! Thanks!!
yes please more videos on this！
This is like being a fly on the wall in a room full of a drummer's secret society. More rhythm vids for sure.
You are amazingly genius! Love the way you teach.
Aprendo muito com seus vídeos !
Parabéns pelo ótimo trabalho!
Best explanation of 5/4 time I have seen. Great job, yes please more.
Very well explained with example
I never heard that one about big numbers before small number in the accent order before - priceless. Top vid.
Peter Whitworth
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I love the way you explain complicated easy
I like the writing on a board your
Idea ,it gives me time to digest what you are conveying and seeing what you are saying helps me remember it
Thank you very much. Fabulous
I appreciate the explanation on rhythm from 02:36!
Thank you!
Great video!
This is brilliant. I'd love more videos on Rhythm!
Yes please do more videos on rhythm and rhythm theory.
Really great video
Yes please..and thank for this theory of rhythm..👌
Excellent, thank you.
Excellent explanation of what can be a subject that’s difficult to grasp. Love the teaching style; you obviously understand the subject very well because you are able to abstract the essential aspects for your intended audience. Thank you very much & best wishes. Eric 🙏🏾👍😊🌈
You're Working soo hard with thous markers... I'm apricciate it
That will be great to make more of this type of theory video s thanks
Just rewatched the original movie. After appreciating the old song very much I found myself here. Tomorrow I'm calling my bandmate to start a new composition that utilizes this groove. Wish us luck. Thanks for the video!
thanks, and yes we want more video like this
Sure YES! More rhythm topics around here would be great!!
This reminds me of a song I wrote a while back as an experiment for writing in 7/8... Not deliberately, the main riff wound up being 6 bars of 7/8 as 4+3, then one bar as 3+4, then one bar of 4/4 as 4+4, then looping back. Now watching this video, I understand what my ear was wanting to create was a grove with the six bars, followed by tension with the flip, and resolution with the 4+4.
I love all of your videos, but I felt like this one helped me understand myself a lot.
Very simple, so makes it interesting to learn. Can you please make more? Thanks in advance.
This is very interesting! Just subscribed. I'll check out your other vids!
Yes please make more videos on rhythm thank you!!!
Sooo cool. Thank you
Awesome Tommaso... Please make more videos on Time Signatures
Please make more videos on rhythm! This video is great!
Definitely more rhythm theory, yes, please!
great lesson, thx@
Great informative video, please make many more including one on poly rhythms
"Living in the past", Jethro Tull.
very great. thank you
Please do more of these time signature videos! As someone mentioned, Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) has some very interesting rhythms I would enjoy understanding.
Thanks for this video. Yes, I'd like to see more videos on rhythm, please. Why should the drummers have all that fun?!
Another common time signature you didn't mention at the beginning that shows up in a lot of pop music is 12/8. Your 3+3+2 version of 4/4 is the basis of a lot of Latin styles like Bossa Nova. For simplicity, I like to think of it as 8/8 or even 16/8 when the pattern is 3+3+2+2+3+3 which you sometimes see in Bossa Nova. Besides guitar, I also play trumpet in a concert band where I see a lot of interesting rhythm changes.
What a pro! Thank you.