Great suggestion, silverbullet and many thanks to Neilsonite for providing a sound file that has finally cleared that problem up for me, too. The two time sigs are quite distinct - much easier to hear than to understand from a written description.
When I listen to songs in 3/4 time, I often get the impression that the syncopation is more like 1.....2..3, 1.....2..3 rather than 1..2..3 (perfectly evenly spaced). Would I be right in thinking that time sigs are therefore a guide, rather than a map to be slavishly followed, beat- or pulse-wise? That is, except when it comes to the start of a new bar?
Cheers
JT
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