Mathematical Rhythm

[susanwen]

Here is an interesting analysis of rhythm in classical music:

http://news.discovery.com/tech/beeth...hm-120223.html

[Chris]

Hm...I wonder if Beethoven would be insulted by someone saying his rhythms were predictable?

[Peter]

I'm always sceptical of things like this and certainly don't agree that Beethoven's rhythm is predictable unless you know what's coming!

[Roehre]

I'm always sceptical of things like this and certainly don't agree that Beethoven's rhythm is predictable unless you know what's coming!

Exactly.
I e.g. don't think the public at the premiere of the Eroica were exactly antecipating the against-the-beat-chords in the first mvt.