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6/8 Time - MUCH More Than Just Jigs!
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I LOVE Jigs - they are lively! 

But, I think what I enjoy most is the feel of 3 to a pulse.  

Just came across a wonderful list of sheet music - ALL IN 6/8 TIME!  

Maybe you'll be as surprised as I was, to find how many pieces/tunes you recognize.  I found MANY more than I could've imagined!  

Sheet Music in 6/8 Time (8notes)

 

Oh, so THAT'S why I love 'The Teddy Bears' Picnic' & Metallic's 'Nothing Else Matters'! 😊  Guess I've loved 6/8 time ever since I was little... Itsy Bitsy Spider, Three Blind Mice, Pop Goes The Weasel, etc...  

BUT, there's SO, SO MUCH MORE!!!  

Strange, I've seen House of the Rising Sun written in 4/4 time 😖, and 3/4 time 😒, but it's the arrangements in 6/8 time 🤗 that sound/feel correct!  

There's some other great examples of Rock & other popular music in 6/8 - 

35 Songs in 6/8 Time: A Deep Dive into This Unique Rhythm

 

Understanding and Utilizing the 6/8 Time Signature for Mastering Rhythms (productlondon)  

Mastering the 6/8 time signature can greatly enhance your rhythmic capabilities and musical expression.  This compound meter, with it's six beats per bar, encourages you to explore syncopation and complex rhythmic variations.

I want to learn more about the use of syncopation in 6/8 time! 

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