A rhythmic effect superimposing two beats in the space of three (or vice versa).
Hemiola first appears on a Beatles record on 'We Can Work It Out' (1965).
Song count per year
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | We Can Work It Out | 1965 | Past Masters | Paul, John | The bridge waltz feel is not a meter change: the measure keeps its length and is filled differently |
| 2 | Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | John | Researched recurring (2026-08-12) |
| 3 | Happiness Is a Warm Gun | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | John | the third section regroups the beat in the first bar of every phrase |
| 4 | Martha My Dear | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | Paul | the beat is regrouped against the metre early in the song rather than at a cadence |
| 5 | Here Comes the Sun | 1969 | Abbey Road | George | Researched recurring (2026-08-12) |
| 6 | The End | 1969 | Abbey Road | Paul | the closing section regroups the beat against the metre, turning the tempo down into the coda |
The bridge waltz feel is not a meter change: the measure keeps its length and is filled differently
Researched recurring (2026-08-12)
the third section regroups the beat in the first bar of every phrase
the beat is regrouped against the metre early in the song rather than at a cadence
Researched recurring (2026-08-12)
the closing section regroups the beat against the metre, turning the tempo down into the coda
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The Beatles: Complete Scores
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