3/4 metronome
3/4 has three quarter-note beats per bar with a strong first beat: "1, 2, 3". It is the meter of the waltz and the minuet, and of countless folk songs, hymns and ballads.
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How to count 3/4
Count "1 and 2 and 3 and" for eighth notes. A fast Viennese waltz is usually felt "in one" — one pulse per bar — so you can also set 1 beat per bar with triplet subdivisions.
Metronome settings for 3/4
- Slow waltzes are often around 84–100 BPM; Viennese waltzes around 160–180 BPM.
- Accent only beat 1 to practise the lilting "oom-pah-pah" feel.
- Try muting beats 2 and 3 so the click marks the bar line only.
Other time signatures
- 2/4simple duple
- 4/4simple quadruple
- 5/4irregular (odd)
- 6/8compound duple
- 7/8irregular (odd)
- 9/8compound triple
- 12/8compound quadruple
New to meters? Read time signatures explained.
FAQ
How do you count 3/4 time?
Count "1 and 2 and 3 and" for eighth notes. A fast Viennese waltz is usually felt "in one" — one pulse per bar — so you can also set 1 beat per bar with triplet subdivisions.
How do I set a metronome for 3/4?
Set 3 beats per bar with a quarter-note beat. This page is already set up that way at 96 BPM; the BPM counts quarter notes.
What kind of meter is 3/4?
3/4 is a simple triple meter: 3 quarter notes per bar.