Understanding 6/8 9/8 and 12/8 (Compound) Time Signatures

In this lesson, I am going to explain the concepts behind understanding 6/8, 9/8 and 12/8 time signatures. These are also known as compound time signatures. A compound time signature can be counted in two different ways; individual beats or by grouping them into groups of three. Remember that the top number tells you how many beats there are in a measure and the bottom tells you which note gets one beat, which in this case is the eighth note. It is important that you practice pieces and become familiar with common rhythm patters in these time signatures. Knowing how these time signatures work is essential in understanding how rhythm works. Learn more about counting rhythms here: https://goo.gl/DFNX9R Learn much more than what YouTube can offer: https://goo.gl/A3UGy6