7/8 metronome
7/8 has seven eighth notes per bar, grouped as 2+2+3, 3+2+2 or 2+3+2. It is common in Balkan and Bulgarian folk dances, progressive rock and modern jazz, and gives a limping, propulsive feel.
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How to count 7/8
Count the groups rather than the eighths: "1-2 1-2 1-2-3" for 2+2+3, or say "quick-quick-slow". The long group of three is what makes the meter feel unbalanced in an exciting way.
Metronome settings for 7/8
- Pick the grouping that matches your music — accents land on the first note of each group.
- Start around 140–160 eighth notes per minute and work up.
- Clap the group accents before playing, then play with the click.
Accent groupings for 7/8
The metronome offers these groupings for 7 beats; the first beat of each group is accented: 2+2+3, 2+3+2, 3+2+2.
Other time signatures
- 2/4simple duple
- 3/4simple triple
- 4/4simple quadruple
- 5/4irregular (odd)
- 6/8compound duple
- 9/8compound triple
- 12/8compound quadruple
New to meters? Read time signatures explained.
FAQ
How do you count 7/8 time?
Count the groups rather than the eighths: "1-2 1-2 1-2-3" for 2+2+3, or say "quick-quick-slow". The long group of three is what makes the meter feel unbalanced in an exciting way.
How do I set a metronome for 7/8?
Set 7 beats per bar with a eighth-note beat and choose the 2+2+3 accent grouping. This page is already set up that way at 200 BPM; the BPM counts eighth notes.
What kind of meter is 7/8?
7/8 is a irregular (odd) meter: 7 eighth notes per bar.