Time signatures are important. They tell us how many beats are in each measure and which note gets the beat.

Let’s break down a few of them:

• Common Time (4/4): This is very popular and feels easy to follow. You can hear it a lot in pop and rock music.

• Waltz Time (3/4): This has a dance-like flow and is great for classical or folk music.

• Odd Time Signatures (5/4, 7/8): These can feel tense and surprising. They are often used in progressive or experimental music.

Changing the time signature can really change the energy and feeling of a song!