Level 1 Time Signatures

This page lists the Time Signatures that are covered in level 1 along with some information on them.


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2/4

The Time Signature of 2/4.

  • There are two crotchet counts in a bar of 2/4.
  • 2/4 is normally a simple time signature.
  • The strong beats are usually the first and second crotchet counts.

3/4

The Time Signature of 3/4.

  • There are three crotchet counts in a bar of 3/4.
  • 3/4 is normally a simple time signature.
  • The strong beats are usually the first, second and third crotchet counts.

4/4

The Time Signature of 4/4.

  • There are four crotchet counts in a bar of 4/4.
  • 4/4 is normally a simple time signature.
  • 4/4 can also be notated as a C.
  • The strong beats are usually the first, second, third and fourth crotchet counts.

5/4

The Time Signature of 5/4.

  • There are five crotchet counts in a bar of 5/4.
  • 5/4 is normally a simple time signature.
  • The strong beats are usually the first, second, third, fourth and fifth crotchet counts.

6/8

The Time Signature of 6/8.

  • There are two dotted crotchet counts in a bar of 6/8.
  • 6/8 is normally a compound time signature.
  • The strong beats are usually the first and second dotted crotchet count.
  • 6/8 quavers are grouped in threes rather than fours.

Lessons In 6/8

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