MichRX7 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 If you are using string lights for props, do you prefer using 7 or 8 string strands in the prop for sequencing, and why is my question. I like doing 7 string props for my arches and a fan like tree that I have because when sequencing I like to light up channel 4 of the prop and have it dead center, then move out from there. Also, it saved me 4 channels to put single props under each of my 4 arches (lol). My son-in-law asked me to help them light up their static display and his trees have 8 strings, which forced me to rethink sequencing, and next year he wants to add arches, which I figure I'll have him do 8 string arches so I can sort of match them up at times with his trees. I know that in a lot of songs the tempo works best in 3/4 time for props with multiples of 4, which seems to be the most prolific timing in Christmas songs, but with the 7 strings I just add something in beat 8 like a jump across the arches in one beat or I light up the star on my tree for beat 8. Where I think 7 shines is when I want to fan out from the middle on the tree 4, 3/5, 2/6, 1/7 or on the arches 4 is at the top and I fan down using the same sequence in 4 beats. Where on his trees I start with 4/5, 3/6, 2/7, 1/8 which work since his are up and over runs. Just wondering what others do and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamills706 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 I sure do understand you string 4 in the center idea, but for me sequencing on the beat and quite often music is in 4/4 time - I like things in 8s because I can then hit the beat and the between beat with a string to make it pulse with the music. Just my thoughts...your mileage may vary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prevue12 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 To each there own, some love 7 some love 8. I find more songs are in 4/4 time. I happen to go with 8 segments on my props with segments. Just started that way and stuck with it, If i had researched it I might have gone with 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichRX7 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 Yeah, I meant to write 4/4 not 3/4 on time, lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now