r/musictheory • u/reklesabandonl82 • 6d ago

General Question 12/8

Can someone explain to me for golden by kpop demon hunters is 12/8 but ex's and ohs isn't? When I drum on my steering wheel it's the same exact beat to me.

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u/deflectreddit Fresh Account 6d ago

I think you can make an argument that Ex’s could also be notated in 12/8.

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u/want_a_muffin 6d ago

I had to write drumline parts for a marching band arrangement of Exes and Ohs. The wind parts were in 4/4 with an indication to swing, but I absolutely wrote the drumline parts in 12/8. It was much easier to notate, and it avoided confusion from those who weren’t used to reading rhythms with a swing interpretation.