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In 3/4 time, it's the quarter note. In 9/8 it's a dotted quarter. So each time sig has 3 beats in the bar, so - at the same tempo - the bars will have the same duration, but the 8th notes will be faster in 9/8.
- What is the difference between 3/4 time and 3/8 time?
- Is there a 9 8 time signature?
- How many beats is a quarter rest worth in 9 8 time?
What is the difference between 3/4 time and 3/8 time?
So what's the difference? In 3/8 time, there is one beat in each bar (one dotted crochet) and each beat feels like it's in three - you can split each beat up into three quavers. In 3/4 time, there are three beats in each bar, and each beat feels like it's in two - you can split each beat up into two quavers.
Is there a 9 8 time signature?
Any time signature with a 6 on top is compound duple. 6/8 and 6/4 are the most commonly used. 9/8 time is classified as compound triple. There are three beats (three dotted quarter notes), thus making the meter triple.
How many beats is a quarter rest worth in 9 8 time?
Compound meters: In 6/8 time, there are 2 beats per measure and the dotted quarter note (which = 3 eighth notes) has one beat. In 9/8 time, there are 3 beats per measure and the dotted quarter note (which = 3 eighth notes) has one beat.
