How to count 12:8 time

[Brian H]

I have a problem counting 12:8 time. (Don’t know why – other time signatures do not bother me. Can someone give me a source for help. many thanks, Brian (not the teacher !!!)

[sunjamr]

It’s just 4 triplets per bar. Count it like “tri-po-la, tri-po-la, tri-po-la, tri-po-la”.

Sunjamr Steve

[Martin W]

Hi 12/8 time signature is counted : 1 and a 2 and a 3 and a 4 and a
12 notes to the measure 3 notes per beat with a emphasis on the 1 2 3 4
With a triplet feel .
It’s the same as 1/8 note triplets in 4/4 time
Hope this helps

Martin

[Brian H]

Many thanks. I’ll keep on practising !! Brian (not the teacher !!)

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