Understanding Odd Time Signatures (5/4, 7/4, … ) - Music Theory In this CSound tutorial made by MangoldProject, you are going to learn what odd time signatures – also called complex, asymmetric, irregular or unusual time signatures - are. In essence, an odd time signature can be simplified by breaking it down into simpler units. For example, a 5/4 signature can be decomposed into 3/4 2/4, meaning you count “1,2,3,1,2” while playing, instead of “1,2,3,4,5”, emphasizing the 1’s. 💛 FIND THIS PAGE