[Dixielandjazz] Uptempo vs cut time

[alevy at alevy.com]

Ken Gates wrote:<polite snips>
How is "cut time" different than simply playing fast?
Two "pulses" per measure in cut time. Four pulses if 4

4
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If you have the time and patience try listening to the following.
http://alevy.com/midi/alevy/wul-levy.htm
This is a fast four despite the fact that you might tap your foot
in two. Check out the whole notes at letter [A].
I recommend to players that they think of them as half notes.
Cheers,
Al
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