polyrhythms

[davis1]

what's the point?

[Poparad]

Rhythmic diversity.

[davis1]

Rhythmic diversity.

 

 

but in a more practical sense?

[reidonius]

but in a more practical sense?

 

I don't know. What's the point of Fm7? Who cares if it sounds good.

 

Actually, there are some songs that have sections with 3/4 and 6/8 polyrhythm, and it sounds really different and has a different feel if you "listen in 3/4" or "listen in 6/8." I'd say that's at least "cool"

[CBLjazz]

but in a more practical sense?

 

 

Polyrhythms are a musical color thats the rhythmic equivalent of a classical harmonic style called counterpoint. Although the style was perfected by J.S. Bach he didn't invent it.

Counterpoint is when two independent melodies occur simultaneously and together they make a new thing. The importance is that they can stand alone and work together well.

Polyrhythms are a type of counterpoint.

They are not always appropriate just a color. You don't put salt on everything you eat... and polyrhythms also aren't always appropriate.

 

Listen to the jazz drummer Elvin Jones or a younger guy Bill Stewart. These guys are polyrhythm masters.

[1001gear]

but in a more practical sense?

 

 

If you like the swing - the ebb and flow of tension in 'good' rhythm, good polyrhythms can be in a practical sense, more. You get far more sophisticated motion than is possible with standard 'monometric' (just coined that) figures. Drums are my main instrument. I love getting my head twisted that way. Think M.C. Escher...