Piano Forum

Pages: [1] Go Down

Topic: Insane Time Signatures Anyone? (Read 1733 times)

winsto7

PS Silver Member
Jr. Member
Posts: 76

Insane Time Signatures Anyone?

on: February 21, 2022, 03:15:27 AM

Anyone know of any insane time signatures?

I know Variation 26 of Bach's Goldberg Variations is pretty crazy, with 18/16 in the right hand and 3/4 in the left.

Logged

perfect_pitch

PS Silver Member
Sr. Member
Posts: 9205

Re: Insane Time Signatures Anyone?

Reply #1 on: February 21, 2022, 08:43:06 AM

A variation of the Brahms Paganini variations had 3/8 vs 2/4. Then I think they swap hands so you're even more screwed.

Did my bloody head in trying to learn that one.

Logged

https://www.youtube.com/c/EpicPianoArrangements (Videos)
https://www.musicnotes.com/sheet-music/artist/epic-piano-arrangements (Sheet Music)

volcanoadam

PS Silver Member
Jr. Member
Posts: 62

Re: Insane Time Signatures Anyone?

Reply #2 on: February 21, 2022, 10:48:18 AM

Genesis - Firth of Fifth 12/8, 4/8, 13/16, 15/16, 21/16, and so on. Prog rock in general is full of crazy meters.

Logged

brogers70

PS Silver Member
Sr. Member
Posts: 1756

Re: Insane Time Signatures Anyone?

Reply #3 on: February 21, 2022, 11:50:24 AM

In Janacek's "They Chattered Like Sparrows" from "On an Overgrown Path, there's a section that's in 5/8 in the RH and 4/8 in the LH, with the bar lines lined up.

Logged

Sign-up to post reply

Pages: [1] Go Up

For more information about this topic, click search below!

Piano Street Magazine:
Does Rachmaninoff Touch Your Heart?

Today, with smartwatches and everyday electronics, it is increasingly common to measure training results, heart rate, calorie consumption, and overall health. But monitoring heart rate of pianists and audience can reveal interesting insights on several other aspects within the musical field. Read more

Piano Forum

Topic: Insane Time Signatures Anyone? (Read 1733 times)

Piano Street Magazine:Does Rachmaninoff Touch Your Heart?

Piano Street Magazine:
Does Rachmaninoff Touch Your Heart?