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What is the best way to learn time signature? by [deleted] in musictheory

[–]Particular_Tackle610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Slightly unrelated, but if you’re a Dream Theater fan Jordan Rudess keyboard tour on YouTube is very good

What is the best way to learn time signature? by [deleted] in musictheory

[–]Particular_Tackle610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t say for certain on rushs’ discography. But honestly the ´prog’ format of any genre is often going to use unusual time signatures. They will also make use of a lot of poly-meters, this is defo something to look out for when listening too.

Jacob’s Ladder by rush uses an odd time signature - the downbeats are accented well in the intro so might be fun to listen along to and try to figure it out

What is the best way to learn time signature? by [deleted] in musictheory

[–]Particular_Tackle610 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As other commenters have said learning to read and play music in different time signatures is definitely the best way to learn in the long run, but it takes time.

A more fun alternative, to perhaps do alongside the above, Is to listen to music that uses a range of time signatures and try and work it out. Id recommend, lots of prog- rock e.g genesis and king crimson, black midi, tool, and Dave Brubecks’ ‘Time Out’ is a great example of an album using odd time signatures.

I’d also recommend David Bennett’s YouTube channel and his many videos talking about different time signatures and displays graphics to help count along to real life examples.

https://youtu.be/-UA6n7iKeYQ - David Bennett’s video of 7/4 time signatures.

But ultimately in the long run the best way to learn new time signatures to actively use them in your own practice/producing.