Septuple Meter

Septuple meters contain seven beats per measure often arranged into three uneven beat groups
(called asymmetrical or additive meters).

Three possible septuple beat arrangements:

Seven beats

Strong downbeat and six weaker beats

Asymmetrical 3+2+2

Long beat (group of three)
Short beat (group of two)
Short beat

Asymmetrical 2+3+2

Short, long, short

Asymmetrical 2+2+3

Short, short, long

Some typical septuple meters.