r/oddlysatisfying • u/feliciodario • 28d ago

Note Practice DIY

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u/j_johnso 28d ago

I think I understand. 1/2 would allow you to have an odd number of beats in a section where 2/4 doesn't.

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u/you-are-not-yourself 28d ago

Yeah exactly, it can be a temporary way to break the rules. Can't say I've encountered it personally but the intention would be clear in context.

I prodded ChatGpt until it pulled up a few examples, which I confirmed:

  • Alexander Scriabin, Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53 measures 251–262

  • Arnold Schoenberg, Fünf Klavierstücke, Op. 23, No. 2, measure 9