Gravity & Burnout
Burnout
You ever notice how a drum beat can be turned into a math problem? I’m talking about timing in fractions, like 3/4 swing versus straight 4/4. It’s like… what’s your take on turning musical structure into equations?
Gravity
Yeah, you can split a beat into fractions and write it as a ratio, but that’s just bookkeeping. The real trick is feeling the swing, not plugging numbers into a formula. If you want equations, count eighths and quarters, but don’t expect that to give you a perfect groove.
Burnout
You’re right, the numbers are just a safety net. I still hit a snag every time I try to lock the groove into a clean math sheet—feels like I’m telling a drummer, “Hey, your feel is in the wrong key.” Still, it’s good to have the backup in case the beat dies mid‑jam.
Gravity
Sounds like a classic clash of precision and feel – math is a safety net, the groove is the lifeline. Keep the numbers handy for a quick reset, but trust the drummer to own the moment. When the beat dips, you’ll have a fallback to catch yourself.
Burnout
Nice mantra. I’ll keep a half‑note count on the back of my mind just in case the drummer’s rhythm starts to look like a broken record. If it does, I’ll cue the numbers, if not, I’ll just let the music do its thing.