Some 4/4 Styles seem to lack accent on 1st and 3rd beat of the bar

[YammyFan]

I have downloaded lots of Styles from this Forum and some of the 4/4 styles seem to lack accent on the 1st and 3rd beat of the bar and I have used them to play a waltz with my right hand.. I am wondering if anyone else has tried to do this. I would very much appreciate  some comments on this.

[YammyFan]

I think that I should have "said 'Lack a noticeable accent"

[mikf]

Haven't noticed that, but even if true, there is more to the style than just the beat accent. There are phrases and other sounds which also time to the 4 beats, so would not have thought that they would work well for 3/4. But do whatever works for you. If that works well, then use it by  all means.
Mike

[Fred Smith]

I have found some styles harder to follow, because of the lack of a pronounced downbeat. But to me that's part of the more subtle style design.

But I haven't found and 4/4 styles that I could play a waltz to.

Cheers,
Fred

[EileenL]

I would find it very strange trying to play a 4/4 style to 3/4 as you would always be a beat or two out with the style which you would notice with the bass not being in sync as well. There are lots of lovely waltz's to be had so I would always stick to them.

[YammyFan]

One of the great things about this Forum is that sometimes I put up an idea that something is possible and a member or several members will say ''Why would you want to do this? "Or a much better idea would be to do this." And those comments lead me towards things I would never have known about. So thanks . That is how I learn.