Search Results - syncopation

1. Music Appreciation
July 06, 2015

As I’ve grown older, I’ve become less patient with activities that don’t add value to my life. See; what happens is that you realize the day-of-the-hearse is approaching. Therefore, with quality-of-time in mind, among other things I’m selective about the choice of concerts I attend. Not that I’m some kind of snob; quite the contrary. You see, my taste in music is eclectic; that is, I enjoy most genres, but (like you) I have those I favor; namely, bebop jazz and classical. Favorites can be identified by what one listens to while reading, driving, or relaxing with a cocktail—the times of solitud... (read more)

Author: Gene Myers

2. Clean And Safety Net With Indianapolis Dumpster Rentals
May 28, 2013

The city of Indianapolis entails its own set of locally owned and operated, family managed business chains that provides quality dumpster services at considerable roll-offs. You can find specialization and articulation in residential and job site waste management, and the Indianapolis dumpster rentals entail that prompt and professional dumpster rental precedent at affordable rates. The courteous and experienced drivers deliver the dumpster on time, and co-operate with you to provide the maximum placement in syncopation with your job needs. The functional feasibility caters to the entire metro... (read more)

Author: Jaisonwilla willa

3. Know Cha Cha
March 18, 2013

The cha cha is a Cuban dance origin. This type of dance is danced to a particular music that was introduced by Enrique Jorrin in 1953. The rhythm of the music was developed from the danzon by a syncopation of the 4th beat. It is one of the most popular dances of the social Latin-American. The dance itself is very lively and flirtatious and of course, full or energy and passion. The Characteristics of Cha Cha A vibrant, flamboyant and playful dance, the feel of the cha cha provides it with a unique sense of fun for dancers all throughout the world. this certain dance requires small st... (read more)

Author: Frank Dhaye

4. Breakbeat Music - Techniques and Popular Genres
January 31, 2012

Syncopation (rhythms that deviate from the standard pattern of regularly-spaced strong and weak beats in a meter) and polyrhythms (the simultaneous sounding of multiple independent rhythms) are common features in breakbeat music. Along with the growth in popularity of breakbeats and the widespread use of digital samplers, companies and independent producers have even begun selling "breakbeat packages" - entire collections of pre-sampled breakbeats for artists to start using in their own compositions. A popular technique was to play the same record on two turntables and play the bre... (read more)

Author: Chad Lamontagne

5. The DC Marching Society
January 09, 2012

Since this is a major election year, I thought I’d open 2012 with a rant about politicians and “we the people” who aid-and-abet them in what they do so well. You’ll notice, during the introduction, I change verse form several times. That’s because I’m bizarre. I hear a wonderful (if oddball) syncopation in my head. Ah, you sweet-talking phony / You fool me with your words / Your brain is working overtime / Thinking up white collar crime You amoral schemer / So deceptive, but sincere / The truth is missing all the time / The speech just another line Do I believe it? / Do I belie... (read more)

Author: Gene Myers

6. Gospel Tunes Around Globe
January 02, 2012

Gospel tunes essentially has its origins in the African American slaves that brought their African rhythmic customs to The united state and blended these customs along with the past Christian hymns. Many of these techniques, consisting of {the blue note and syncopation make gospel tunes around world {distinct from other {kinds of tunes around today. Gospel tunes that emerged from the African American combination of Christian hymns and African rhythmic custom started to accomplish more exposure in the 1920s along with the introduction of churches recognized as Sanctified or Sanctity churches. T... (read more)

Author: Doris Askew

7. Make Beats with Hip Hop Style
September 30, 2011

If you have been stricken with hip hop fever, you are not alone. Millions of people young and old are keeping you company, addicted to the frenetic syncopation of the hip hop style. From coast to coast, thousands of night clubs fill to capacity nightly to entertain dancers and clubbers with the sleek beat of original music. Like a never ending musical kaleidoscope, the incessant drum kicks and sound effects draw people in, looking for and finding that elusive good time. At the top of the hip hop pyramid is the DJ that spins the platters and rocks the crowd with one spectacular compo... (read more)

Author: Jerome Williams

8. Jazzing Back To History
September 29, 2011

Jazz is a musical style that originated from African-American communities in the 20th century and the confluence of African and European music traditions. It reflects music from the 19th and 20th century American popular music. The influence it takes from African-American music is seen in its use of blue notes, improvisation, polyrhythms, syncopation, and swung note. The word “jazz” comes from West Coast slang in 1913. Jazz music started with the abolition of slavery in the 1890s. Freedom brought African-Americans opportunities for education. Many of the African-American found work in ent... (read more)

Author: Walter Tully