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Changing from simple to compound time

Changing from simple to compound time

We can convert a simple time signature in to an equivalent compound time signature by multiplying the top number by 3 and the bottom by 2. To convert a compound time signature in to an equivalent simple one, divide the top number by 3 and the bottom by 2.

  1. How does compound time differ from simple time?
  2. What is simple and compound time?

How does compound time differ from simple time?

Simple: With simple time signatures, the beat of a piece of music can be broken down into two-part rhythms. ... Compound: In compound time signatures, the beat is broken down into three-part rhythms. The top number is evenly divisible by 3, with the exception of time signatures where the top number is 3.

What is simple and compound time?

Notice that a time signature in simple meter will always have a 2, 3, or 4 for the top number. While beats in simple meter are divided into two notes, beats in compound meter are divided into three. ... The six quavers can either be grouped into two beats (compound duple) or three beats (simple triple).

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