Matt,
It sounds like you may be using a syncopated beat. "The shifting of the accent to a weak beat or to an off beat is known as syncopation. " (taken from http://www.lovemusiclovedance.com/syncopat.htm

To answer John D's question above, 6/8 time is the use of six (6) 8th-notes per measure so you'd have one-and two-and three-and one-and two-and three-and

If you have questions about meter or signature, the murray state link I offered earlier appears to be an excellent resource.

Hope this helps.

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Pete
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