In this lesson, you will learn about the especially important topic of “time signatures” in reading musical scores. Rather than simply memorizing terms, aim to explain the system and the reasons in your own words.
Key Point
The upper number of a time signature shows the number of beats in one measure, and the lower number shows the type of note counted as one beat.
The upper number of a time signature shows the number of beats in one measure, and the lower number shows the type of note counted as one beat.
Important Points
- Check the reasons, not only the conclusions
- Distinguish similar terms and exceptions
- Try applying the same way of thinking to other examples
Practice
- Explain the key point in two sentences.
- Give one common misunderstanding and explain what is different about it.
- Check it by applying it to a familiar or specific example.