Members djangology Posted June 21, 2003 Members Posted June 21, 2003 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.
Members motherlode Posted June 21, 2003 Members Posted June 21, 2003 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".
Members Auggie Doggie Posted June 21, 2003 Members Posted June 21, 2003 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.
Members motherlode Posted June 22, 2003 Members Posted June 22, 2003 Did I write 2/4 for "cut time" ? Of course it's 2/2...thank you Doggie!
Members djangology Posted June 23, 2003 Author Members Posted June 23, 2003 alright... i came across this term when reviewing the song Cherokee... thanks for all your help! :-)
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