How to count 12:8 time

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February 24, 2020 at 11:06 am #161040

Brian H
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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 !!!)
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- February 24, 2020 at 3:27 pm #161047
  
  sunjamr
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  It’s just 4 triplets per bar. Count it like “tri-po-la, tri-po-la, tri-po-la, tri-po-la”.
  
  Sunjamr Steve
- February 24, 2020 at 3:34 pm #161048
  
  Martin W
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  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
- March 2, 2020 at 5:59 am #162822
  
  Brian H
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  Many thanks. I’ll keep on practising !! Brian (not the teacher !!)
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