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a theory question - 2/4 bar phrase?


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hi, i have a theory question. the jazz tune Cherokee is supposedly a good example of what is called a "2/4 bar phrase". can anyone explain this to me... im lost. i cant figure out what they mean by that.

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The song was written in 4/4...however, due to it's quick tempo it's much more sane to view it in 2/4 ie, cut time -or- 2 beats to the measure, give a listen to Charlie Parker's "Ko-Ko".

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Originally posted by motherlode

The song was written in 4/4...however, due to it's quick tempo it's much more sane to view it in 2/4 ie, cut time -or- 2 beats to the measure, give a listen to Charlie Parker's "Ko-Ko".




Just so nobody gets some incorrect information, "cut time" is 2/2 time, NOT 2/4 time.


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