Swing, baiao, malfuf and bembe are all names of styles derived from the oldest tradition that we have in music\u2026.. the tradition of rhythm.
\nRhythm can simply be described as at least 2 events moving through time, and yet it has found its way to numerous variants all over the world. The rhythms that originate in African music does not sound the same as the ones born on the northern hemisphere.
\nThis study investigates how rhythm traditions and newer concepts from all over the world can be used in contemporary music.
\nMaths and history are both important components of this study, and through those we can obtain knowledge on the origins and the future of rhythm.<\/p>\n
Method: Outcome:
\n<\/strong>– Analysis of the micro rhythm aspect in various rhythmic traditions, and how it has moved across borders through time.
\n– Categorizing polyrhythms and the various methods used to obtain them
\n– Interviews with pioneers on the field
\n– A study on \u201cMorph time\u201d<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>–\u00a0 A book containing examples of poly- and microrhytms with associated exercises
\n– Video teaching material on a web-based platform integrated with social media.<\/p>\n