How Do You Choose Foxtrot Dance Music?
The Foxtrot is a fun and festive dance that celebrates the era of big band and some of its most memorable music. Foxtrot dance music songs are typically written in 4/4 time and move at a quick pace. (120 to 136 beats per minute.) Here are some tips about how to choose Foxtrot dance music. Choose music that meets the parameters of the dance. Meaning, it must be up beat so the dance can be performed at a heightened pace. Use a metronome to double check your selection to make sure the song moves at 120 beats per minute. Purchase music specifically for swing dancing. There are great albums like “Music for Swinging Lovers” by Frank Sinatra or “Compact Jazz” with Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald that are full of Foxtrot Music songs. Visit online forums and music stores. Sites like itunes, mp3.com and others are perfect for sampling a piece of music before you buy it. You can spend countless hours searching for Foxtrot songs. Check out modern music. One great way to bring swing music into
