metric modulations

[RobinBetton]

hi janek,

just wondering if you'd be able to discuss different metric modulations and tips on practicing them and recognizing them. Maybe you could begin with the ones you would encounter the most. Thanks a ton!

[janekbass]

well how about this one for starters......

This is from an instructional DVD that I recently played on for my good friend Marko Djordjevic.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lbztoV3ezsU

in this clip he's explaining about sub divisions in 5/4 time, and how we move from a regular sounding 5/4 groove to a slower feeling 4/4 groove and how they're related.

I think one of the most important parts of metric modulation is to be in control of your subdivisions and to have all aspects of basic 16th note rhythm feeling natural as part of your playing. Once you have the basics down it's just a matter of making up odd groups of subdivisions withint the context of the time you're already playing in.

I think Marko explains this really well in the clip, and the concept he's talking about, and the ideas we're playing can be used in all meters and tempos etc....

Easy,

Janek

[RobinBetton]

thanks i'll be sure to check it out! Also, I listened to your podcasts and i thought it was interesting what you were saying about listening to how soloists resolve their lines. It helped me out a lot because in class we've been analyzing transcriptions. Things are starting to make a lot more sense. thanks much

[Flamestarter]

Originally Posted by janekbass

well how about this one for starters......

This is from an instructional DVD that I recently played on for my good friend Marko Djordjevic.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lbztoV3ezsU

in this clip he's explaining about sub divisions in 5/4 time, and how we move from a regular sounding 5/4 groove to a slower feeling 4/4 groove and how they're related.

I think one of the most important parts of metric modulation is to be in control of your subdivisions and to have all aspects of basic 16th note rhythm feeling natural as part of your playing. Once you have the basics down it's just a matter of making up odd groups of subdivisions withint the context of the time you're already playing in.

I think Marko explains this really well in the clip, and the concept he's talking about, and the ideas we're playing can be used in all meters and tempos etc....

Easy,

Janek

hi janek! what bass is that your using? so sexy!!! i know its a fodera what are the specs? like string spacing scale length and is it tuned E-C? also is that the standard body size? looks smaller

and that clip btw explains metric modulation very clear!!!

[janekbass]

the bass is a 33 inch scale, string spacing is 17mm and it's tuned E-C

Body is nothing new I don't think. Standard for that model as far as I know.

Easy,

Janek

[ryanowens]

Janek,
how much playing do you do on this DVD?

I'd love to pick it up if there is a lot of bass and drums playing on it.

Ryan

[janekbass]

I haven't seen what made it onto the DVD yet, as they only just finished it. But I think we played at least 5 full length songs, and some interlude improvised tracks too.

I'll post in here when it's finished and on sale.

Easy,

Janek