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 4/4 A 4/4 time signature which is  often referred as  common time, it  is one of the most commonly used rhythmic structures in music nowadays. The top number (4) tells you there are four beats in each bar, while the bottom number (4) indicates that each beat is a quarter note. Together, this means that every measure contains four steady quarter-note beats. Because of it's simplicity, 4/4 time is used across countless genres, from pop and rock to classical and hip-hop. 4/4 has largely influenced my playing, as it is the main time signature I play. this is because I was influenced by drummers like Stewart Copeland (The Police), Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac) and Ringo Starr (The Beatles) who all primarily play in 4/4. After coming across "Billie Jean" it gave me the idea of having a strong sounding beat in my track and that's what stood out the most for me in this song. An example of a song that is played in 4/4 is Billie Jean by Michael Jackson: Summary: -The drummin...

 Military drumming Military drumming is one of the oldest forms of organised percussion and one of the main influences in drumming history. It has been used for centuries to communicate commands, maintain marching rhythm, and to intimidate enemies on the battlefield. Long before radios or electronic communication existed, drums served as an essential military tool because the sound could travel over large distances and cut through the noise of combat. The origins of military drumming date back to ancient civilisations such as the Chinese, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, who used drums in ceremonies and warfare. In medieval Europe, drums became increasingly important alongside trumpets for signaling troop movements. By the 16th and 17th centuries, military drumming had evolved into a formal system of coded rhythms known as "drum calls". Different rhythmic patterns communicated specific orders such as soldiers marching, assembling troops, charging, retreating, or changing forma...

Week 1: 02/03/26 I started this week by looking at different ideas on what to do my project on. By the end of the week I had decided to create a research based project. In my project I will be researching different drummers and styles along with including my own examples of using these techniques. I also created a timetable on what to follow each week for the project. Week 1 Evaluation: I am happy with how my progress is going this week, I managed to pick my choice for the project quite early on in the week which gave me some time to complete my timetable that I will be following for the project. I also managed to find what styles and drummers I will be researching which will be helpful when creating my presentation. Unfortunately I haven't yet began my research posts or any sort of blogpost. Targets for next week: My targets for next week will be to discuss my choice for the project with my lecturers too see if it's up to standard, I will also check to see if my timetable need...