Odd Time Signatures for GUITAR - theory, songs & examples

In this guitar lesson you learn all about odd times signatures or odd meters, like 5/4 and 7/4 time signatures. I'll give you examples from the great bands like Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Sting and the Beatles. In this guitar tutorial we look at composers like Bernstein and Jazz musician like Dave Brubeck and progressive rock guitarists and bands like John Petrucci, Steve Vai, and System of a Down. Learn to play odd meters like 5/4 time signature, 7/4 time signature, 10/4 time signature, 11/8 time signature and the hemiola.
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0:00 Introduction
1:12 What is a time signature
4:10 Introducing odd time signatures
5:29 5/4 meter: Mission Impossible
7:09 5/4 meter - Take 5
8:04 5/4 meter - Passage of Time (LTE)
9:05 7/4 time signature
9:45 7/4 meter - All you need is love
10:49 7/4 meter - Money (Pink Floyd)
11:35 Complex time signatures
11:52 Complex meter - I hung my head (Sting)
12:51 Complex meter - Windows to the soul (Steve Vai)
14:32 Complex meter - Whipping post (Allman Brothers)
15:18 Complex meter - Kid A (Radiohead)
16:15 Complex meter - Question (System of a Down)
17:27 The hemiola - West Side Story (L Bernstein)
18:37 Conclusion
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Artwork: (c) 2020) Rob van Hal
Photo Ed Sheeran: Harald Krichel, CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/..., via Wikimedia Commons
Used:
Ibanez JEM 7vb (www.Ibanez.com)
Ibanez RT
Ibanez SD GR Bass (www.Ibanez.com)
Schecter Banshee GT FR (www.schecterguitars.com/)
Takamine GD930 (www.takamine.com)
Castilla Classical Guitars
Samson Concert 99 Wireless system
Rode Microphone
Axe FX II (www.fractalaudio.com)
BIAS FX (www.positivegrid.com)
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(c)2020 Rob van Hal, Netherlands
Subjects in this video:
Odd time, Odd time signature, Odd time meter, 5/4 time signature, 7/4 time signature, Odd beat, hemiola, Strange rhythm, Strange beat, Odd time signature lesson, Odd time guitar, Radiohead, Everything in its right place, Windows tot the soul, Steve Vai, Whipping post, Hung my head, Sting, The Liquid tension experiment, John Petrucci, All you need is love, Question system of a down, West side story, Music theory lesson guitar, Music theory, Guitar tutorial, Guitar lesson, Rob van Hal, QJamTracks, Q Jem tracks and Q jam tracks

[@DanteS-119]

This is what I needed... my man... I have fallen in love with 5/4 and 6/4, i just never understood it

[@josephguitarist925]

Marillion songs - easter - how can it hurt - this strange engine riff - lords of the backstage - white russian - holidays in eden -

[@cristinamarin9041]

What a wonderful teacher!! I love his lessons!

[@QJamTracks]

Multumesc :)

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

@@QJamTracks a polyglot too... :-)

[@AR-qn9mq]

Kwarter note!!! Let you off as you're the clearest and best teacher on KZbin x

[@delusionwalker8852]

I just had real writers block and even though I know about time signatures and how to use them your video somehow opened my eyes with some inspiration. Thank You, Rob!

[@QJamTracks]

You're very welcome DW!

[@CaveMonJones]

Great examples!

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

I am going to enjoy going through every one of your posts. this is great stuff, keep it coming.

[@colink4823]

Great video. It really explains odd time signatures. The examples really emphasise it.

[@rafa_guitar]

wowww I really enjoyed this tutorial, it is really clear, inspiring, the perfect introduction to odd time signatures. Thank you so much Rob, you always surprise me!

[@slashclash21bharat]

Quite fire by Mammal Hands Tigran Hamasyan Levitation 21

[@samcollins8291]

Tension in the breath, love your channel

[@sunsetarchitect]

Really cool suggestion for an odd time song: CHON - No Signal. At 0:27, the guitar starts the main riff. Counted in sixteenths, it is felt as 9 9 9 5. At about 0:42, the drums begin to follow the same feel. Then the coolest part, at 1:15 the drums begin to play 4/4 over the top of the entire thing. Because 9+9+9+5=32, he can plan simple time over the top and it all syncs back up at the start of the loop again.

[@rubiconfpv6175]

You have some killer videos and this is yet another. Thank you!

[@jameswkenny]

Fantastic job Rob. Many thanks !!!

[@adizhol]

Thank you for a great lesson!

[@david.s.frnds97]

Very good lesson! Thank you!

[@maheshdangi5541]

what a wonderful teacher 🌸🌸🌸

[@aaroncarpenter304]

I’m stuck in a time rut this should help me out thank you

[@michaeldavid1198]

Thanks QJam!

[@chrisjelley6899]

Thank you really nice job very useful examples.

[@correametal]

Amazing like always Rob! Thanks for sharing your light with us!

[@QJamTracks]

Hey Jose. How you're doing? Thanks!

[@correametal]

@@QJamTracks Hey Rob, I am doing good thank you so much for asking and I hope you are good as well. I am working on my album and giving some finishing touches.....and of course you will be on the thank list because you have helped me tremendously to give my playing and composing a different approach and view. I will always be thankful. Greetings from Puerto Rico my dear friend and mentor!

[@lawboss]

As always, well done and helpful. Thank you.

[@QJamTracks]

ThanksTom!

[@satchrules101]

Ur lessons absolutely Gold!

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks!

[@heatwithoutlight]

Odd time signatures with no examples from Rush? Doesn't matter, still nails it!

[@QJamTracks]

Couldn't do em all in one video :)

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

Thanks Robin.

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks Tony! You're very welcome :)

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Plenty of Tool tracks with odd time signatures.

[@yamraaj4529]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@stevenaustin4591]

here's another one for you - 7 days by Sting, its in 7/4

[@roopeshlloydpratapyerragun8262]

"Always", by Joe Satriani. ,... Please 🙏

[@roopeshlloydpratapyerragun8262]

"Wings of Tomorrow"...... Europe.

[@frames-vv2ct]

Am i the first one here or just the other comments aren't just visible to me yet.