THE DNA OF 4/4 -Decoding Western Music's Most Common Meter

While elaborate systems exist for understanding tonal relationships in Western music, the codification of rhythm has remained comparatively neglected. In the absence of a deeply embedded rhythmic framework, the western musician can be forgiven for feeling short-changed in this department.

Through numerical groupings (and not standard notation) this book explores the intricacies of 4/4. Given the predominance of this meter in Western music—the rhythms listed will have immediate and practical application.

Rhythm is the dynamic, energising principle that enlivens all music, regardless of style. Through its development one's musicianship is forever elevated. Broad yet granular, The DNA of 4/4 presents fundamental building blocks and their complex possibilities while providing tons of room for personal expression and creativity. You will never view rhythm in the same way!