Paul Tremaine and His Aristocrats - Four/ Four Rhythm, 1929

[6374112]

Hi, 2/4 rhythm is when the bass plays on beats 1 & 3 per measure. In 4/4 rhythm, the bass plays on all 4 beats. Swing is 4/4, most twenties music and polkas, etc are 2/4. I use to perform this very arrangement with my orchestra. Royal Society Jazz Orchestra, see youtube.

[6374112]

Ironically, this song is in 2/4 rhythm.

[seanneilan]

What does it mean though to be in 2/4 rhythm v.s. 4/4 rhythm?

(I'm not a musically inclined person, although I do like this song).

[Kirke182]

@6374112 I agree. Great song, though.

[cvwtzhaar]

great, swingin' record

[DGatsby]

Great song! Thanks!

[guitaress1]

The debate still rages between the two beat and the four/four, with passionate partisans on either side. I tend to want to swing, but two beat can do that too, if there's a wiggle in it.

[jozefsterkens]

Good record, may I ask wich ball room is the first picture?

[kspm01]

Brilliantly catchy!

[dzheger]

Perfect music for a New Year ball. He may sing about the Charleston being "passe" in 1929, but it is very much in vogue here in 2007!

[Victrolaman1]

Very Good,Doc

[barbcard]

Wow, the strings of this roaring video pulled my head up from wallowing in the dreary rain. Thanks!