So polyrhythm is like two sticks with different length in which one is cut(not cut but u get my point) so that they fit together inside a box And polymeter is two sticks of different length but are not restricted by a box
so a poly meter is just a really slowed down poly rhythm to the point that the evenly spaced pulses are the 1 of each meter and then they just add some rhythms and stuff inside it?
Not really. Polyrhythm and polymetter depend on the context of the music. Polyrhythm is when two rhythms (note values) are happening at the same time inside of a single time signature… polymeter is when it sounds as if two time signatures are happening simultaneously… like say 4/4 and 3/4. A good example is Kashmir by Led Zeppelin. The drums sound like 4/4 time but the strings sound like 3/4 time. In reality, it’s all still in 4/4.
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One of the greatest yet simplest explanations you can get. Straight to the point.
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Hello Jay. That polyMETER sounds great. Actually has a groove. Sounds more useful than polyrhythm. Maybe.
Just two different concepts… that have similar roots. How you choose to use them is up to you
So polyrhythm is like two sticks with different length in which one is cut(not cut but u get my point) so that they fit together inside a box
And polymeter is two sticks of different length but are not restricted by a box
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Yup good explanation
so a poly meter is just a really slowed down poly rhythm to the point that the evenly spaced pulses are the 1 of each meter and then they just add some rhythms and stuff inside it?
Not really. Polyrhythm and polymetter depend on the context of the music. Polyrhythm is when two rhythms (note values) are happening at the same time inside of a single time signature… polymeter is when it sounds as if two time signatures are happening simultaneously… like say 4/4 and 3/4. A good example is Kashmir by Led Zeppelin. The drums sound like 4/4 time but the strings sound like 3/4 time. In reality, it’s all still in 4/4.
polyrhythm example:
Meshuggah - Bleed
thank you. Now I know what it means 👍
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