Rhythm as Space: Unlocking Your Creative Flow in 7/4 In our last installment, we explored how rhythmic vocabulary can be expanded by understanding rhythm not just as notes, but as space—a concept that becomes even more powerful in odd time signatures. This month, we take a deeper dive into the time signature 7/4 and how to “fill in the spaces” with creative intention. Understanding rhythm as space means recognizing that each note occupies a portion of time. For instance, in 4/4, a quarter note fills one beat—it’s a space with infinite possibilities. You can fill that space with two eighth notes, a triplet, or more nuanced figures like a five-note grouping. This idea isn’t just theoretical—it’s your toolbox for musical vocabulary. Now, let’s bring that philosophy into the world of 7/4. Breaking Down the Bar: Finding the Form in 7 The first hurdle with 7/4 is psychological. It doesn’t “feel” […]

May 2025 Issue