Multiple the total bars by the number of beats in each bar (so a 90 measure work in 4/4 would have 360 beats) and divide this total by the tempo in beats/minute. So the 360 beats, if performed at a tempo of 60 would take 6 minutes.
If the work has sections in different time signatures but at a constant tempo be sure to take the different time signatures into account when calculating total beats. If the work has sections in different tempos, then you have to calculate the time for each section separately and then add them all up for a total time. Bob Florence wrote: > Hi all: > > What is the formula for timing music without a stopwatch? > Something about number of bars or beats and measures and rate of spped. > > Thanks; > > BF > > _______________________________________________ > Finale mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://mail.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale > -- David H. Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
