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Hello! I'm new here, so I hope I'm posting appropriately...
I'm working on a Scheidt piece and it changes from 2/4 to 3/4 and then back to 2/4. I can't wrap my head around it...the others in my trio say to count in two for 2/4 and in one for 3/4, but I'm not getting it...any suggestions? Thanks so much!
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This is a situation where it may be a good idea to put down your instrument and try to sing the notes or clap the rhythm. That way you can focus entirely on the rhythm without having any of your mind occupied by the mechanics of playing. Singing or clapping with a metronome can help.
I would not try to break up the 3/4 into 2+1, in my experience trying to count one beat tends to throw me off.
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@LaurieB -
Welcome to the forum!
Sammuel Scheidt? LOVE what music I've listened to of his while I was digging around in Early & Baroque music!
Sorry, you'll find I sound like a broken record about this, but do you have access to a recording of the piece played?
Listening to a recording while reading the score - it can help you get the feel for the changes and also help you anticipate where/when they happen.
Which piece is it?
If it helps to step back even farther than Andrew suggested, the 1st half of this practice video might help. Rhythm Practice in Simple Meter from Saher Galt.
- Emily
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I agree -- find a way to listen to it. Then play or sing or clap along with it.
(I guess I’m happy that I do everything pretty much by ear. If I had to figure this out from the sheet music it might blow up my brain!)
Good luck!
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