Originally Posted By: AudioTrack
Good tip on using 2-beat chords for the ritardando, Herb. Currently, BiaB slows down on a bar-by-bar level which tends to not provide a smooth transition.


By doubling the measures and changing them to 2 beats, and rearranging the chords to match the music you want, you avoid that "step-down" that is obvious in a 4 beat bar. The steps are smaller.... only 2 beats, and they are spread out over twice the measures, so you effectively have a higher resolution and the step down is not noticeable. You have.... in the ears of the listener, a smooth tempo decrease to the final hold.

Here is one example of this method used in a song. Listen to the entire song or jump to the end to hear the technique and see what you think about how effective it is.

Dust on The Floor


I think there's actually 3 different and each subsequently slower tempos used in this ending. You will need to experiment to see what kind of increment of reduction you need to make it sound good. I generally start with about 8 to 10 beats under the song tempo, and an equal or slightly less reduction on each of the remaining bars.

Example: SONG at 4/4 115bpm.... 1 bar/2 beats @ 105, 1 bar/2 beats @ 95, 1 bar/2 beats at 85, and a hold on the next bar. Adjust as needed to give the speed of RIT you want.

Last edited by Guitarhacker; 08/13/22 05:32 AM.
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