Rainey, Chuck

The rhythm within the concept of any music is govemed by a 'Time Signature.' This book is a study Supplement designed to be used by the bassist who wishes a time signature aid incorporated into his or her study habits.
The Western civilization of 20th Century music seems to be rauch the originator of `metric regularity' in music that is most commonly practiced. The emphasis within the patterns of march and dance music are good examples of regular `tour-bar,"two' bar and'four best' phrasing. A total musician, however, is trained to function within all time signatures, concepts and conditions. The bassist that is able to survive with respect is one who keeps good time, feels the time being played and understands his or her role within each time signature.
As a time signature changes, the feel of the music changes. Having the ability to just read what has been notated cawin some situations be enough, but executing the feel of a notation within its time signature guarantees the success of the performance of your individual pari. Exceptions to this guarantee will occur when the music is badly written or when one or more of the other musicians are having problems imposing the nuances that accompany the feel and success of the given time signature.
A study of time signatures will aid in promoting experience and knowledge of the all important feel of the rhythm concept within each time meter signature. Without the assistance of an instructor, bass enthusiasts should use this text at a rate of Speed that compliments their individual level of understanding, training and study habits.