My brain expects random untrained people to be able to do melody and descant, syncopation and pick-up notes, and so on, because that’s what I grew up with, though I know that’s not necessarily the case here, not with this demographic.
I also grew up in a community where a relatively high level of musical proficiency was the default, though more melodic than rhythmic. But this is a different situation, and adapting to the situation is a lot of making things go well.
or an attempt to fit it into something more standard
Yes, this version is not in seven anymore. I don’t think our group would be able to sing a song in seven, and it would strain my abilities as an accompanist as well.
I also grew up in a community where a relatively high level of musical proficiency was the default, though more melodic than rhythmic. But this is a different situation, and adapting to the situation is a lot of making things go well.
Yes, this version is not in seven anymore. I don’t think our group would be able to sing a song in seven, and it would strain my abilities as an accompanist as well.