Without rhythm, every instrument would not have the same point of change. For instance if their was not a rhythmic structure in a song, the guitar could play the song in the time signature of 3/4 and the drums and bass could play in 4/4 time. The two time signatures conflict because there are 3 beats per measure in 3/4 time and 4 beats per measure in 4/4. The timing would be off because the beats do not line up with each other, making it hard to follow where the bridge,chorus,prechorus, and verses would be in a song. Melody is important, but many bands have played songs out of tune and with random cords. For example, The Beatles wrote a song called "Helter skelter", where the bass and guitar were both out of tune and did not sound right to the ear. That was how they wrote the song though. Also, many chants and tribal songs consisted of only drums. So, drums, keeping the rhythm of the piece and the time signature, would not need to have a certain melody. Rhythm is also important for how slow or fast a song is. For very dramatic, sad songs, a slower rhythm can be used to show intensity and passion. Also, slower rhythms are often used in operas or ballads. This is useful for the singer to hold longer notes for longer periods of time. Faster rhythms can be used for types of music such as metal(favorite) alternative rock, techno, and other types of music that you can dance to. Although, slower rhythms can be used for slower dances such as walts or other proper dancing. Over all, if music did not have rhythm, we would not have the part of the song that can make the same chords and notes from one song, into an entirely new song.
Sam, you need to go back in and post this as its own blog, rather than as a comment on mine. It will be a "New Post" and will involve the link I emailed you to make sure you are a blog author. Let me know if you have problems.
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Rhythm is more important than melody
Without rhythm, every instrument would not have the same point of change. For instance if their was not a rhythmic structure in a song, the guitar could play the song in the time signature of 3/4 and the drums and bass could play in 4/4 time. The two time signatures conflict because there are 3 beats per measure in 3/4 time and 4 beats per measure in 4/4. The timing would be off because the beats do not line up with each other, making it hard to follow where the bridge,chorus,prechorus, and verses would be in a song. Melody is important, but many bands have played songs out of tune and with random cords. For example, The Beatles wrote a song called "Helter skelter", where the bass and guitar were both out of tune and did not sound right to the ear. That was how they wrote the song though. Also, many chants and tribal songs consisted of only drums. So, drums, keeping the rhythm of the piece and the time signature, would not need to have a certain melody. Rhythm is also important for how slow or fast a song is. For very dramatic, sad songs, a slower rhythm can be used to show intensity and passion. Also, slower rhythms are often used in operas or ballads. This is useful for the singer to hold longer notes for longer periods of time. Faster rhythms can be used for types of music such as metal(favorite) alternative rock, techno, and other types of music that you can dance to. Although, slower rhythms can be used for slower dances such as walts or other proper dancing. Over all, if music did not have rhythm, we would not have the part of the song that can make the same chords and notes from one song, into an entirely new song.
Sam, you need to go back in and post this as its own blog, rather than as a comment on mine. It will be a "New Post" and will involve the link I emailed you to make sure you are a blog author. Let me know if you have problems.
I did not get the email yet
I am having that problem, too. I can not find out where to post my blog. I posted it, but in the wrong spot.
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