I always knew all those transcriptions were wrong! Everything I ever see is that snare drum coming in on the e of 4 and then a 4/4 measure followed by a 5/8 measure. I thought, no way is that what they were thinking. It couldn't be that stupid lol. You have cracked the code. THANK YOU!
th-cam.com/video/v2HCtVf-yzg/w-d-xo.html Check out this new video I recorded. It might provide some additional clarity and further proof that this song is entirely in 4/4. The original Led Zeppelin recording lets the tempo waiver and get loose during the vocal breaks but the time signature never changes. Thanks for the supportive comment.
The main Black Dog riff fits perfectly into 2 measures. There is no tempo change as many say about Bonham slowing down. (It's an illusion). If we think of the riff as nine 16ths with two of them being 8th notes, (The end of each phrase) it all comes together. The tricky part is that the phrase slides over by one beat until it comes back around.
@@tedmorales683 Don't be afraid to play lighter than you think you should. At first it will feel like you're not executing with confidence or that your performance is lacking power and authority, but then you'll discover a mastery over your adrenaline and an ability to not stifle or choke the finer details that make drumming musical and your phone ring for gigs.
Terrific, Howard. Enjoyed hearing this again. Can't believe it's been a year since AB went out on a limb and performed this several times at Scoreboard
th-cam.com/video/v2HCtVf-yzg/w-d-xo.html This is another take of it with all the guitar parts included. I re-recorded the drums with a Ludwig Black Beauty snare and I played it slightly different.
Noted and you're right. I omitted the track parts so that drummers could hear just the raw execution of the drums. I inserted the audio snippets as a guide. I will upload a video with full instrumentation minus vocals in the near future and hopefully that will display the synchronisation. I'll include some explanation / more detail.
th-cam.com/video/v2HCtVf-yzg/w-d-xo.html Here it is. I hope this helps show the synchronization. It's all in 4/4 despite all the misinformation about the time signature on the internet and the possible ways to perceive the timing.
In the live version that just do an 8 count pause in the chorus, you're doing 9 I think? Which is the studio version. I think plants vocals are what's out of time in the studio version
I tried counting your pause with the studio version, it doesn't fit, he comes in in a different slot every time, which is why they charged it to an 8 count live
@@gavatron1980 True. He definitely breaks tempo everytime. But the time signature of 4/4 remains constant, thus the point of my video. Thanks for the input and comments.
I always knew all those transcriptions were wrong! Everything I ever see is that snare drum coming in on the e of 4 and then a 4/4 measure followed by a 5/8 measure. I thought, no way is that what they were thinking. It couldn't be that stupid lol. You have cracked the code. THANK YOU!
th-cam.com/video/v2HCtVf-yzg/w-d-xo.html
Check out this new video I recorded. It might provide some additional clarity and further proof that this song is entirely in 4/4. The original Led Zeppelin recording lets the tempo waiver and get loose during the vocal breaks but the time signature never changes. Thanks for the supportive comment.
The main Black Dog riff fits perfectly into 2 measures. There is no tempo change as many say about Bonham slowing down. (It's an illusion). If we think of the riff as nine 16ths with two of them being 8th notes, (The end of each phrase) it all comes together. The tricky part is that the phrase slides over by one beat until it comes back around.
I really like your words of wisdom regarding not banging the shit out of the drums. Playing relaxed is key I would say. Thanks for your video.
@@tedmorales683 Don't be afraid to play lighter than you think you should. At first it will feel like you're not executing with confidence or that your performance is lacking power and authority, but then you'll discover a mastery over your adrenaline and an ability to not stifle or choke the finer details that make drumming musical and your phone ring for gigs.
Terrific, Howard. Enjoyed hearing this again. Can't believe it's been a year since AB went out on a limb and performed this several times at Scoreboard
th-cam.com/video/v2HCtVf-yzg/w-d-xo.html
it sounds like your met's beat 1 is your beat 2. but your time feel is great, i can scat the guitar part over it and it fits well. great work
Man your drums sound great
th-cam.com/video/v2HCtVf-yzg/w-d-xo.html This is another take of it with all the guitar parts included. I re-recorded the drums with a Ludwig Black Beauty snare and I played it slightly different.
Brilliant !
Respect for your artistry buddy, you seem to have been around the block indeed
th-cam.com/video/v2HCtVf-yzg/w-d-xo.html you might dig this newer version. Thanks
really well played but doesnt really explain the syncronisation of guitars and drums during the song as i had hoped
Noted and you're right. I omitted the track parts so that drummers could hear just the raw execution of the drums. I inserted the audio snippets as a guide. I will upload a video with full instrumentation minus vocals in the near future and hopefully that will display the synchronisation. I'll include some explanation / more detail.
th-cam.com/video/v2HCtVf-yzg/w-d-xo.html Here it is. I hope this helps show the synchronization. It's all in 4/4 despite all the misinformation about the time signature on the internet and the possible ways to perceive the timing.
Nice interpretation of song!
Wow, without the music it sound slow, yet it’s not. Hey, Jeff here, the old sign guy. Hope all is well.
In the live version that just do an 8 count pause in the chorus, you're doing 9 I think? Which is the studio version. I think plants vocals are what's out of time in the studio version
I tried counting your pause with the studio version, it doesn't fit, he comes in in a different slot every time, which is why they charged it to an 8 count live
@@gavatron1980 True. He definitely breaks tempo everytime. But the time signature of 4/4 remains constant, thus the point of my video. Thanks for the input and comments.
th-cam.com/video/v2HCtVf-yzg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FpYP2MMCSJUHAaP-
Check this other video with guitars added.
@howardmayberry5436 but you've cut and edited it to your own click so of course it'll fit. Add your click over the original and see how it fits
@@gavatron1980 Indeed, the original would never fit. I appreciate your feedback.
Nice but to much bassdrum.
You don’t explain you just play it