
The Difference Between 4/4 and 3/4 Time Signatures
A 4/4 time signature has four quarter-note beats per measure, whereas a 3/4 time signature has three quarter-note beats per measure. Even though 4/4 is by far the most common time signature there is, 3/4 is used extensively in genres such as classical music (especially waltzes), country, or R&B. Both time ...