Thanks Tomas for the enlightenment. Any idea about "permutation"?







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Subject: Re: [rudiments] drumming terms








How about "Back Beat" ? Anyone?

and, thanks Tomas.

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From: "Tomas Howie" <tomas@...
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To: "rudiments" <rudiments@yahoogroups.com
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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.
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> The backbeat is the snare hits on 2 and 4. The sub-pulse, if you will.
>
> 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.
>
> Upbeat can also mean fast, quick, or something that feels more
energetic
> in a light, lively way.
>
> 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
>
>
>
> edo wulia wrote:
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>>
>> Hi list,
>>
>> 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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