curmudgeonly musically trained person inquires....

[castiron]

Since when is the Star-Spangled Banner in 4/4?

Comments

[sollers]

Is that the one whose tune was based on "To Anacreon In Heaven"? It's a long time since I heard it but I have a feeling that "To Anacreon..." is in 4/4 time.

[castiron]

Yes, it is, and interesting! I've seen the original lyrics, but not the melody written out.