Time Signatures: What's the difference between 2/4 and 4/8? | ABRSM Music Theory | Video Lesson

The time signature 2/4 and 4/8 are actually similar on page, but the only difference is how we count the quaver beats. The full lesson covers all the time signatures you need to learn for ABRSM Grade 4 Theory.



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In terms of phrasing and feels, is there a clear way to distinguish listening between 4/8, 4/4?

The example in the video sounds like 4/4 feels, and I'll like to know if there are any reason to not write in 4/4 specially?

[noelaruldas]

Thank you very much for your explanation!

Could I ask why in some places are the quarter notes barred and in others they are not. i.e. the difference between bar 1 and bar 7. Thanks

[jasmineyoung]

I have to play Symphony in E minor from the New World by Ant. Dvorak. It called for 4/8 time.😳Thank so much for this explanation!!!☺️

[cierokilpatrrick]

Dude I was hoping to hear some beats, not someone talk

[jacoblagera]

Im forced to watch this because of the stupid covid virus