Sophia

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What do you guys think of this idea? African drummers created polyrhythms and cross rhythms that gave the music its driving force. To demonstrate this, we're going to establish a bet, then divide the class in half and have one half clap twice to one beat and the other half, three times to one beat. This is a very 'tame' polyrhythm. Two against three. It is the presence of very complicated polyrhythms that gives African music its sometimes seemingly unorganized sound. Do you guys also know a song by Louis Armstrong that was very important during the 1920s?

I don't know why the video won't work. Here's another link.Scroll down until you see a small picture of a girl with "VIEW PROMOS" on top of it.Click on it,and then with the new window,scroll down until you see "Mahi Ve"Then click.I highly recommend you to watch the other videos,just for fun! http://www.dharma-production.com/FMovie/FM...9f-0fba8c2a4151

Thanks for all the info you guys!Everyone has been very helpful,I'm grateful. Here's a video clip of one of my fav Hindi songs,Maahi Ve,just if you're interested. You'll also be able to see India's and Pakistan's traditional dresses,they're so gorgeous.. http://www.dharma-production.com/Fmovie/Pl...vfile=KHNH-Mahi ve.wmv I'll talk to you guys later*gives virtual wave and hug to everyone*

Thanks so much for your help!Sorry I haven't posted recently,I was busy. I would love to give you more information on Hindi music.I'm kind of busy right now,so I'll do it tomorrow,I promise! Just to let you know that my fav Hindi songs are Mein Nikala Gadi Leke and Maahi Ve(off the top of my head).If you can download or find it on the internet(I'll find a link too,I know there's one somewhere),they're really fun to listen to.The songs have been #1 like forever,in India,Afganistan,and Pakistan.Even if you can't understand a word,you'll still love it.It's very exciting,and the instruments make you get up and dance. It's okay if you don't like it though.Everyone has their own musical tastes and interests. I just have one more question.Did Louis Armstrong ever do scat singing? If so,could you please post one or two works of his,of scat singing? Thanks,guys. Okay,I'll talk to you later. *gives virtual hug to everyone*

Hello,everyone,I'm new!!*waves* Just to tell you a little about myself,I'm Sophia and I was born in Pakistan,but now live in the USA. Music is one of my life-long passions,and I listen to it 24/7.I listen mostly to Urdu and Hindi music(Pakistan and India) and I also love English songs. I've recently taken an interest in Jazz music,after being introduced to it by a good friend,who's a die-hard fan. Now I've found this forum,and I hope I'll enjoy it! I've decided to do a research project on Jazz,during the Roaring Twenties. I would apperciate it tons if you could please help me out on some good Jazz music that I can buy,from that period,and please feel free to add any basic fun facts about Jazz! I also have to engage my classmates into Jazz,and I have to make them participate in an activity about Jazz.I'm somewhat lost on ideas,but if you know any good ideas that I may use,then please tell me. I don't want you to feel that you have to help,and I won't be hurt if you can't Thanks so much for you time! ~Sophia