What is the difference between 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures?

The difference between 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures lies in the number of beats per measure and the value of those beats

• 3/4 Time Signature: It has three quarter-note beats per measure. Each beat can be divided into two eighth notes. This is known as a simple meter because the quarter-note beats are naturally divisible by two
• 6/8 Time Signature: It has six eighth-note beats per measure, typically grouped into two groups of three. Each beat is a dotted quarter note, which can be divided into three eighth notes. This is known as a compound meter because the dotted quarter note beats are naturally divisible by three

So, even though 3/4 and 6/8 can hold the same amount of eighth notes in every bar, the musical effect is completely different due to the difference in beat division and emphasis

Can you recommend any other songs in 6/8 time signature?

Here are some songs in 6/8 time signature that you might enjoy:

1. “House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals
2. “Blue Ain’t Your Color” by Keith Urban
3. “From the Inside” by Linkin Park
4. “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
5. “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica
6. “Dangerous Woman” by Ariana Grande