Simple and Compound Meter

Simple and Compound Meter

How to tell the difference

Multiple Choice

What is the basic rule of thumb for how to distinguish simple and compound meters?

• Simple is easier

• Compound is dividing the beat in two

• Simple is dividing the beat in three

• Compound is dividing the beat in three

Let's Explore Simple Meter

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of simple meter?

• 4/4

• 6/8

• 9/16

• 3/8

Read About Compound Meter

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of compound meter?

• 3/4

• 3/8

• 12/8

• 6/4

Fill in the Blank

4/4 is considered a simple meter because the beats can be subdivided by _____________.

Open Ended

Name all the compound meters that you can think of.

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Now Let's Show what we've learned

• Do WB 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 4.6 for homework

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• Do SR 10/8 from SRF

• Begin work on your projects