Triplets and 12/8
Do you think there is a difference between a 4/4 measure which is notated as four 8th note triplets (meaning each triplet is played in the same time as a quarter note) and a 12/8 measure notated with four sets of 8th notes tied together as triplets? Is it played any differently? Can one hear the difference between the two? I know that for the song as a whole, there is a difference between 1-2-3-4 and 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 within the same time duration and that will sound different.
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It’s something that comes up often as a composer. I normally try and think what would make sense most if I was playing rhythm/drums along to the piece. There are many occasions where it’s technically correct both ways.