If you are not familiar with the concept of metre, then you might find it helpful to read the information on "What is Metre?"

• Short Metre (6,6,8,6) and variations
• Common Metre (8,6,8,6) and variations
• Long Metre (8,8,8,8) and variations

• 6  (6,6,6...) and variations
• 7's (77 77 77 and variations
• 8,7 (and variations)  Many of these can be used with CM or LM words
• 10's (10,10...) and variations

• Other Metres (11's, 12's, irregular)