Dances in Simple Triple Time

Simple Time


Simple Triple time ( see chart in "Rhythm and Pulse" lesson) is most commonly


3
4  = 3 "ta" or crotchet beats per bar

Waltzes  Strong weak weak Strong weak weak etc
counted  1 and a 2 and a 3 and a etc up to 8

Slow example: Slow Waltz from Sleeping Beauty

Fast example: Also from Sleeping Beauty

Landler:

Sarabande:  Strong weak weak-and Strong weak weak etc

Polonaise: 

Mazurka:

Bolero:

Minuet: