The COOLEST Odd Time Signature [Mission Impossible, Music Theory]

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The most used time signature in Western music is 4/4. Two others that are used really often are 3/4 (think of any waltz) and 6/8 (popular in ballads, but very versatile).

Fans of progressive rock/metal are also familiar with a number of other more complex time signatures (such as 7/8 or 11/8) - that are super cool, but that by their very nature and complexity lack a certain "groove".

That is to say, to make these time signatures work, musicians tend to play them very 'square' and sometimes with a 'robotic' feeling, otherwise, the ear gets lost.

Is it possible to have the best of both worlds? That is, is it possible to find a time signature that is both not-the-usual time signature and yet that retains some 'groove'? Is it possible to have an odd-time meter that does not sound too 'square'?

Yes, it is possible. And in fact, you have heard it already (but it's still relatively unused! Hurry up composers!)

This 'magical' time signature that gives you the best of both worlds is 5/4. You may have heard some classic groovy songs played in it like "Take 5" (you'll know it when you hear it) and the super-famous theme of Mission:Impossible.

In this video, we see how these two classic tunes leverage the odd time signature, and how you can write your own music with it too! Watch the video before other songwriters catch up:
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