Compound time groupings

Definition

The beat is a dotted note which divides into three, e.g. 6/8 = two dotted crotchet beats in a bar and each beat can be divided into three quavers.

How quavers (bar 1) and crotchets and quavers (bar 2) are grouped in compound time

Related concepts

• Compound time (N4 & N4 Tech)
• Simple time (N4 & N4 Tech)