thefrenchydenys
the frenchy, Denys ™ 😜
Song tempo (bpm) should be part of the info form and used as default by the iRealPro arranger.
Let me know if unclear.
Thanks,
the Frenchy, Denys
Let me know if unclear.
Thanks,
the Frenchy, Denys
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Song tempo (bpm) should be part of the info form
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Your opinion regarding what the is the best tempo for a song may be written on your charts using text. (Just like the suggestions at the top of sheet music)
Though often, publishers use terms like “moderately” instead of a numerical tempo.
Some player styles only work well in a narrow tempo range.
Many iRp users like to experiment with alternate styles.
Great tunes are often performed very differently than the composer intended.
Many Beatles’ tunes are wonderful “bluegrass songs”.
If there was only one correct way to play a song, there'd be no jazz.
The best way experiment with an iRp chart is to create a duplicate. That way the “original” iRp chart remains unchanged.
)BOB
Though often, publishers use terms like “moderately” instead of a numerical tempo.
Some player styles only work well in a narrow tempo range.
Many iRp users like to experiment with alternate styles.
Great tunes are often performed very differently than the composer intended.
Many Beatles’ tunes are wonderful “bluegrass songs”.
If there was only one correct way to play a song, there'd be no jazz.
The best way experiment with an iRp chart is to create a duplicate. That way the “original” iRp chart remains unchanged.
)BOB
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thefrenchydenys
the frenchy, Denys ™ 😜
Thanks for your answer, Bob.
Even if the score or songbook says Moderately instead of an actual tempo, Elton John (I just transcribed Tonight) plays it on stage or on the streaming platforms at A tempo. This is THIS tempo (and not my opinion ;-) ) that I input in the chart and also in the player engine. I understand that the tempo set in the player engine is wrapped also into the chart.
You mention Jazz. Jazz is jazz. Pop is pop. Never saw Elton John jazzyfying his songs and playing them in a full speed jazz latin style ;-)
Even if the score or songbook says Moderately instead of an actual tempo, Elton John (I just transcribed Tonight) plays it on stage or on the streaming platforms at A tempo. This is THIS tempo (and not my opinion ;-) ) that I input in the chart and also in the player engine. I understand that the tempo set in the player engine is wrapped also into the chart.
You mention Jazz. Jazz is jazz. Pop is pop. Never saw Elton John jazzyfying his songs and playing them in a full speed jazz latin style ;-)
iRp, as an ever growing collection of user made and shared chord charts, makes no pretense at having only “completely accurate transcriptions of specific performances or recordings”. You are certainly welcome to claim that for your charts, but that isn’t required here or the intention of many of our users.
Most of the charts in the main jazz playlist, reflect how the tunes are commonly played in various New York City jam sessions.
Most iRp charts are not intended to be official in any way.
)BOB
Most of the charts in the main jazz playlist, reflect how the tunes are commonly played in various New York City jam sessions.
Most iRp charts are not intended to be official in any way.
)BOBI agree with both point of view.
It should be flexible.
Many tunes can be played, re-arranged, re-harmonized hundred ways (especially in jazz)
That can also be applied for some pop-rock songs as well. But in my experience, when someone request a song for such genre, they usually expect the original recorded version. The variations may comes from the singer's performance of the song (phrasing, feel, voice tone, etc) rather than change in harmony or tempo and groove.
Tempo change can be an issue for vocal based music (because some words can be difficult to understand at higher tempo, not to mention breathing limitations). It all depends of the song.
A good practice is to have both (original arrangement of the tune, tempo, structure, harmony and also re-arranged versions when suggested (and arranged) by band members.
Unless specified otherwise, I usually go for the original version
It should be flexible.
Many tunes can be played, re-arranged, re-harmonized hundred ways (especially in jazz)
That can also be applied for some pop-rock songs as well. But in my experience, when someone request a song for such genre, they usually expect the original recorded version. The variations may comes from the singer's performance of the song (phrasing, feel, voice tone, etc) rather than change in harmony or tempo and groove.
Tempo change can be an issue for vocal based music (because some words can be difficult to understand at higher tempo, not to mention breathing limitations). It all depends of the song.
A good practice is to have both (original arrangement of the tune, tempo, structure, harmony and also re-arranged versions when suggested (and arranged) by band members.
Unless specified otherwise, I usually go for the original version
