<p>Join Tom on a wild ride through the dotted rhythms of syncopation, a structure that displaces notes from a clockbeat pattern for a more organic and dynamic effect. Using examples from different genres, Tom illustrates the visceral impact of displacing the beat, and talks about why savvy composers do it.</p>

Join Tom on a wild ride through the dotted rhythms of syncopation, a structure that displaces notes from a clockbeat pattern for a more organic and dynamic effect. Using examples from different genres, Tom illustrates the visceral impact of displacing the beat, and talks about why savvy composers do it.

Episode 5: Fascinatin' Rhythm

TACO Talk is a weekly podcast series from The American Classical Orchestra, affectionately called TACO by its members. Through in-depth conversation with the orchestra’s musicians and some very special guests, host and artistic director Thomas Crawford shares insights while spinning tunes and tales about music, performance, and beyond. 
 
Produced by Mark Zaki, each episode takes a unique and intriguing glimpse into the world of music, making a rich connection with the past and exploring the ways classical musicians intersect with historic performance and contemporary culture.

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TACO Talk is a weekly podcast series from The American Classical Orchestra, affectionately called TACO by its members. Through in-depth conversation with the orchestra’s musicians and some very special guests, host and artistic director Thomas Crawford shares insights while spinning tunes and tales about music, performance, and beyond. Produced by Mark Zaki, each episode takes a unique and intriguing glimpse into the world of music, making a rich connection with the past and exploring the ways classical musicians intersect with historic performance and contemporary culture.

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Episode 5: Fascinatin' Rhythm

Episode 5: Fascinatin' Rhythm