THE GREAT MYSTERY OF DRUMMING

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THE GREAT MYSTERY OF DRUMMING​

It’s about the flow of Time, not just keeping the beat.

The Great Mystery of Drumming It’s about the flow of Time, not just keeping the beat. www.theatlantic.com

 

[dvraghavan]

Having learnt Mridangam in my childhood, I can attest to how important time is. The complex "thirmanams" and "korvais" that my teacher created used to be fascinating for any mathematician. As if playing in "Chatusram" (4 beat) and "trisram"(3 beat) wasnt enough, he used to emphasise playing in "kandam" (5 beat) and "misram" (7 beat) Gati as well. Very fond memories.

 

[arj]

THE GREAT MYSTERY OF DRUMMING​

It’s about the flow of Time, not just keeping the beat.

Lovely topic

timing of any system is actually very apparent in this and when it all comes together music flows so well. when the timing is off, there is usually something odd about it..music somehow becomes more predictable in flow when it is all right.

Dave Brubeks time out- Take 5 is perhaps a standout out where drumming seems "different" in terms of tempo but still keeps in time and when timing is not in sync this music falls apart.

Having learnt Mridangam in my childhood, I can attest to how important time is. The complex "thirmanams" and "korvais" that my teacher created used to be fascinating for any mathematician. As if playing in "Chatusram" (4 beat) and "trisram"(3 beat) wasnt enough, he used to emphasise playing in "kandam" (5 beat) and "misram" (7 beat) Gati as well. Very fond memories.

Have you heard this piece ? would love to hear your view on it from an indian percussion perspective

for reference

 

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Lovely topic

timing of any system is actually very apparent in this and when it all comes together music flows so well. when the timing is off, there is usually something odd about it..music somehow becomes more predictable in flow when it is all right.

Dave Brubeks time out- Take 5 is perhaps a standout out where drumming seems "different" in terms of tempo but still keeps in time and when timing is not in sync this music falls apart.



Have you heard this piece ? would love to hear your view on it from an indian percussion perspective

for reference

An evergreen piece of music.
Time keeping here is not just from the percussion instruments…the saxophone, the piano, the bass (Eugene Wright) all are doing it in sync and then their own thing, while keeping it all cohesive. A classic jazz piece indeed!

 

[dvraghavan]

Lovely topic

timing of any system is actually very apparent in this and when it all comes together music flows so well. when the timing is off, there is usually something odd about it..music somehow becomes more predictable in flow when it is all right.

Dave Brubeks time out- Take 5 is perhaps a standout out where drumming seems "different" in terms of tempo but still keeps in time and when timing is not in sync this music falls apart.



Have you heard this piece ? would love to hear your view on it from an indian percussion perspective

for reference

Thanks for sharing this video. Nice music. I haven't heard this kind of beat - but maybe thats because I haven't not attained any professional level in music.