What is the time signature for the song backwater blues?

Answer 1

I would guess that the question is from someone inexperienced in musical concepts of rhythm, pulse, time signatures, harmony, etc., so my answer will be basic. Blues is typically in 4/4 time, but it doesn't have to be. The term really refers to a 12- or 16-bar structure of specific chord progressions with added "blue notes" such as lowered 7ths added to the I & IV's, flatted 9ths and 5ths (used more by jazz-blues players, etc.), as well as the content of the lyrics and style of the performer. However, even though blues is typically in duple time (multiples of 2 beats per measure), triplets are sometimes used to create a 12/8 feel which is the same as 4 triplets in 4/4. There are probably fewer blues tunes in 3/4 (waltz) time than any other common signature. (Paul Desmond wrote a famous blues tune in 5/4, so I suppose anything's possible.) Chuck Collazzi freelance musician (retired) Hollywood, California

Answer 2

Really it depends. It could be slow (60 bpm or less)

or it could be faster. all depends on the writer/ composer

120bpm is average and is a good tempo. just remember it needs a shuffle feel

Answer 3

It's just a straight 4/4 common time. The difficult section needs to be counted in 16ths. For a great explanation, go to

http://www.onlinedrummer.com/drum_lesson_video.php?Id=5

Answer 4

There is not one...there are many

Answer 5

Usually 4/4.