[Dixielandjazz] keeping track on measures in a song

[david richoux]

Cakewalkin' Babies from Home is another commonly played odd-ball tune. 
As I recall counting measures one time there are 31 in the first part 
and I forget what the 2nd part counted out was.  I think that is a 
pre-ragtime tune so the 8 12 16 24 32 Hike! tradition was still not 
formed.

Dave Richoux

On Feb 11, 2004, at 1:18 PM, Craig Johnson wrote:

> There IS one tune that you really need to count on though.
> It's called "Funny Fumbles".
> I can't remember who FIRST  recorded  it, but the New
> Black Eagle Jazz Band did it some time ago. The chorus has
> Not  12,16, 24 nor 32 bars - but 28! -- on purpose. You have
> to "turn it around" while your brain is just dying to put in the
> standard chord sequence for the expected 32 bars.
>
> Regards,
> Craug
>
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