[Tango-L] 1 1/2 yrs of watching YouTube

[David]

Jack,

I will sometimes do the quick-quick slow on the 3,4,1 beats.  It depends on
the phrase in the song as to whether it makes any sense though.  You can't
(or at least I don't recommended trying to) force it in just anywhere.  BTW,
on rare occasions I'll also do a quick-quick quick-quick slow pattern.  I'm
still experimenting with this though.


Mario,

I'm enjoying seeing you get some vindication on your video study.  While
more times than not, I tried to stay out of the debates with the naysayers
(although occasionally I've stepped into it), I've found video study to
greatly enhance my learning of tango, and I know my progress has been
greatly enhanced by it.  Sometimes people say something can't be done, when
the truth is a lot closer to, THEY don't know how to do it.

Take care,

David

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I've always understood that there are only 2 'rhythmic patterns' generally
used 
in social Tango. One is the 'slow, slow', stepping on beats 1 and 3 and the
other 
is 'quick, quick, slow' stepping on beats 1, 2 and 3. 

I'd be interested to learn of other 'rhythmic patterns'? besides the 1, 3
and 
the 1, 2, 3. For example, does anyone double-time on 3, 4, 1? I've tried it
but it never feels quite right.

Jack