Measures and Time Signature PDF

9/8/24, 2:09 PM Measures and Time Signature Measures and Time Signature printed from www.musictheory.net Vertical black bars called bar...

9/8/24, 2:09 PM Measures and Time Signature Measures and Time Signature printed from www.musictheory.net Vertical black bars called bar lines divide the staff into measures. This staff has been split into two measures. Time signatures define the amount and type of notes that each measure contains. The first measure is in 4/4 time and the second measure is in 3/4 time. https://www.musictheory.net/lessons/12 1/5 9/8/24, 2:09 PM Measures and Time Signature The first measure (4/4) contains four quarter notes. https://www.musictheory.net/lessons/12 2/5 9/8/24, 2:09 PM Measures and Time Signature The second measure (3/4) contains three quarter notes. Next, we will discuss non-quarter-note time signatures. https://www.musictheory.net/lessons/12 3/5 9/8/24, 2:09 PM Measures and Time Signature 6/8 time contains six eighth notes. https://www.musictheory.net/lessons/12 4/5 9/8/24, 2:09 PM Measures and Time Signature 3/2 time contains three half notes. This chart displays all of the time signatures that we discussed. If this lesson helps you, please purchase our apps to support our site. https://www.musictheory.net/lessons/12 5/5