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12 12 12 12
123 123 123 123
1234 1234 1234
123456 123456
Notice the PATTERN
The Time Signature helps divide the music into measures.
1 2 1 2
1 2 3 1 2 3
Time Signature
The time signature consist of two numbers written like a fraction
It answers 2 questions:
1. How many beats are typically in each measure
2. Which type of note regulates the beat –
eighth, quarter, half, whole
NOTES
1 2 3 1 2 3