How about "Back Beat" ? Anyone?

and, thanks Tomas.


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From: "Tomas Howie" <tomas@...>
To: "rudiments" <rudiments@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: [rudiments] drumming terms


> I'll give it a shot, though there are probably as many definitions of
> this as there are drummers.
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> If you're playing a rock song in 4/4, the downbeat would be the "pulse",
> in this case the kick pattern on 1 and 3.
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> Another definition of downbeat is the "1" of a measure, the first beat.
> "Come in on the downbeat" means come in on "1" of the next measure.
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> The backbeat is the snare hits on 2 and 4. The sub-pulse, if you will.
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> The up beat - I think - is the & of the measure 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &. This
> is the source of syncopation, which is emphasizing the & instead of the
> quarter note.
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> Upbeat can also mean fast, quick, or something that feels more energetic
> in a light, lively way.
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> The side beat? Don't know. Maybe the "e" and "ah" of a measure? 1 - e
> - & - ah - 2 - e - & - ah, etc. The sixteenth notes?
>
> Good questions. Anyone else have any answers?
>
> Tomas
> rudiments owner
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> edo wulia wrote:
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>> Hi list,
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>> How do you explain drumming terms: 'down beat' , 'up beat' and 'back
>> beat' ?
>> Thanks and looking forward to get some responses.
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