So far we have used a time signature of 4/4.
This means there are four crotchets in each bar.
If we use a time signature of 2/4, there are 2 crotchets in each bar. 
A time signature is written at the beginning of every piece of music.

If we use a time signature of 3/4, there are 3 crotchets in each bar.

Here are 3 bars of 2/4 time. Bar lines divide each bar from the next one.

 Click the play arrow twice.
The first beat of each bar is louder in this example to tell you where the bar begins.

Here are 3 bars of 3/4 time. Bar lines divide each bar from the next one.


Click the play arrow twice. The first beat of each bar is louder in this example to tell you where the bar begins.

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