Time Signatures
What does the top number in a time signature tell you?
How many beats are in a measure
How many beats are in a measure of 2/4 time?
2
How many beats are in a measure of 3/4 time?
3
4
How many beats are in a measure of 6/8 time?
6
What does the bottom number in a time signature tell you?
What kind of note gets one beat
How many quarter notes fit into a measure of 2/4 time?
2
How many quarter notes fit into a measure of 3/4 time?
3
How many quarter notes fit into a measure of 4/4 time?
4
How many dotted quarter notes fit into a measure of 6/8 time?
2 dotted quarter notes
What time signature is most common?
4/4 time (also known as common time)
What kind of music is usually in 2/4 time?
Marches
What traditional American song is written in 3/4 time?
The Star Spangled Banner (National Anthem)
What kind of music is usually in 6/8 time?
Waltz
How many eighth notes fit into a measure of 2/4 time?
4 eighth notes (2 pairs of eighth notes)
How many eighth notes fit into a measure of 3/4 time?
6 eighth notes (3 pairs)
How many eighth notes fit into a measure of 4/4 time?
8 (4 pairs)
How many eighth notes fit into a measure of 6/8 time?
6 eighth notes (or 2 groups of 3 eighth notes)