[Dixielandjazz] Timing and tempo

[AL LEVY]

Rebecca asked :
"Does the time signature reflect the tempo? or is that an arbitrary thing?"
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My 2c
I disagree with John
2
4  -  2 quarter notes per meas. or the equivalent. Nothing to do with beats

3
4 - 3 quarter notes per meas. etc.

ad nauseum

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Al
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