While convincing the reader of the importance of sequencing learning, is it really essential for the teacher to work in simple time before compound time?
Chlorophyll has a compound time signature which effectively amounts to 17/4.
The song has a partially compound time signature; 4/4 in the verses and 7/4 in the chorus.
The song is set in compound time with six eighth notes per bar.
Compound time is associated with lilting and dance-like qualities.
This system eliminates the need for compound time signatures (described above), which are confusing to beginners.
The song is played in the compound time signature of 6/8.
Compound time is just too messy for this piece.