Take Five By Dave Brubeck Analysis

The analysis I’m doing on a piece is Take Five played by Dave Brubeck, I find it interesting because it has a very steady progression. It doesn’t change much and the rhythm is very catchy. I liked it because it was easy to kind of tap to because of it 5/4 meter. This particular song has a very interesting beat to it with very relaxed Tempos and soothing tones, as its just adding to another reason why I like odd meters. I found that cool jazz was a modern jazz in it time that arose after the Second world war. Take five was actually something I’ve tried playing at the age of 10 when I use to play piano. It isn’t simple to play because of the odd meter (5/4). I remember failing it, as the tune itself is somewhat confusing but yet so simple to listen to.
I’ve done some digging into the song and I’ve learned that it was one of the First jazz songs that had a different beat to it other than a 4/4 beat or a 3/4 waltz beat. This specific texture; was one of those iconic jazz songs that was a big popular hit in its time that was used in moves and shows, its 5/4 beat is so iconic that it leads me to believe that it’s the main reason why so many music teachers on the campus teach it to the students. I found that cool jazz was a modern jazz in it time that arose after the Second world war and Take Five being one of them. Take Five was the third track on the Album “Time out” and recorded around