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YOU ARE AMAZING!!! I am 69 and taking piano lessons, a beginner. You explained all these patterns sooo well!! Thank you!! I'll be going over all your videos.
Great lesson. I’m a seasoned, uneducated, drummer. I had a good amount of natural ability which means I could play a basic 4/4 beat as soon as I sat behind a kit. I progressed quickly and within three months I was playing classic rock in a ban in clubs. Admittedly I wasn’t playing it very well but in the mind of a 21 year old I was the next Neil Peart in the making. I thought that natural ability was a blessing. It was not a blessing but a curse for an undisciplined know it all young adult without a hands on mentor. Being 21 I could count and subdivide 80% of the time. (Product of Detroit education system) But what did I need to read music or even know what rudiments were. I didn’t see the need. I was in the army and set the kit aside for 20 years. Ten years of war and a good deal of ptsd and survivor guilt later I decided to commit to earning a living playing music. A great deal older and wiser I now see the difference between being good and being great at my craft, drums. The saying “you’re only as good as your basics” comes to mind and, being as cool as I was, I had no need for basics. WRONG!! So, I’m learning and becoming an expert at the basics so I can progress. For better understanding I use all sources, not just drumming and you’ve helped a lot. Thank you.
Totally agree. I'm learning piano and I just did not learn the basics because I was undisciplined or something and up till now I was too ashamed to even endure learning the basics. Learning with difficulty things that 7 year olds are taught is no pleasure for the ego but it has to be done😢
I’m a newbie to playing anything. I was actually gifted an organ. So, I’ve been taking lessons, for about 10 months now, to learn music notes, cords…etc. I had my first recital the other day. Scared to death, but, I managed to get through it. I’m not orchestra ready, by any means but, I’m trying. I really want to learn. So, right now, I want to learn everything I can. My main struggle is, playing the cords at the same time I’m playing the notes with my right hand. I am right hand dominant, so, it seems like my left brain doesn’t want to cooperate with the right side of my brain. But, I am learning, which is a plus for me…I’m over 60 years old, so, it is true…you can teach an ole dog new tricks. Praise God 🙏😁
Your explanation of rhythms was absolutely superb, you have helped with something that until now was a mystery. As for tricky rhythms you might look at trills and grace notes.
Brilliant! Just started the tenor recorder a few months ago (at age 70) and was really struggling with tempo. You’ve explained it simply and clearly. Thank you.
This is the best explanation I have ever heard ! Your presentation is brilliant ! I wasn't sure how to explain these subdivisions in a simple way . I honestly feel enlightened .
I have spent 2 days practicing a section in my self learning trying to figure how to play these with the proper rhythm and i literally just asked God to help me to learn this because i found i was anxious about it even when i was doing other things around the house, and i came across this video first thing when i searched for how to play 1/8 notes and 1/16 notes. This is exactly what i needed! Thank you!
I LOVE this video!!!! I really struggle with rhythms, and you made it very easy to follow. To answer your question-i am playing a harp piece with 4/4 signature, going from 16th notes to 2 triplets and a glissando for beat 3 and 4. I've watched multiple tutorials, and this one is by far the best. Thank you so much!
This was incredibly helpful!! I am learning to read music and my brain was getting scrambled switching rhythms, this has really changed the way i think about rhythms, thank you
Thanks for the great video. I am learning to play my first instrument, the alto sax, at age 67 and struggling with timing (being a Steve Martin type guy). This is the best video series on the topic that I have ever see. The light bulb lit right up. Thanks again from Mexico.
Great Lesson! I used to find the mix of eighth and sixteenth notes connected by a bar confusing. Also, I used to wonder why it was always an eighth note following a doted quarter. When you break the notes down into the lowest common denominator and count that way it all makes sense. Thank-you! Your videos continue to get better. Maybe you could do this in other time signatures? Like 6/8 time? I see many of these examples in that time signature. Thank-you.
Thank you Tim for the awesome presentation and modelling of the 7 Rhythm Patterns. 8th notes and 16th notes within the same measure was a struggle for me prior to watching your video. Triples is another area you clarified for me. Words alone can not express my gratitude for your sharing the lesson with us. 👍👍👍
This is so helpful. I dont play piano but trying to teach my dauggter recorder which i played as a kid and i never got the hangbof rhythm. I learned the notes and played by ear but it makes new music i dont know impossible. This is absolute fab !
Thank you very much for this lesson Tim. Would you please make a video on playing triplet on the right hand while playing two eighth notes on the left hand?
To feel triples you can go with 1-trip-let 2-trip-let. I usually use 1 + a. But people can get that mixed up with a 8th note tied with 2 16ths, both having a different feeling. Its mostly preference, as long as you’re getting it to sound like a triplet and the notes are even. 👍🏻
The way I learned was with la and li. So it would go 1 la li 2 la li 3 la li 4 la li It really is different from how you count the others, but then again triplets aren’t exactly like the others lol. But I mean, it works for me >:)
Hey students! The BLACK FRIDAY SALE is going on right now for the courses over on my website www.pianolessonsontheweb.com . Learn much more about piano, theory, rhythm and anything else you need to become a well rounded musician. These are the largest discounts of the year so don't miss out! Sale ends December 3rd.
YOU ARE AMAZING!!! I am 69 and taking piano lessons, a beginner. You explained all these patterns sooo well!! Thank you!! I'll be going over all your videos.
Bro you're 69? I'm 420!
4(20)😂
Great lesson. I’m a seasoned, uneducated, drummer. I had a good amount of natural ability which means I could play a basic 4/4 beat as soon as I sat behind a kit. I progressed quickly and within three months I was playing classic rock in a ban in clubs. Admittedly I wasn’t playing it very well but in the mind of a 21 year old I was the next Neil Peart in the making. I thought that natural ability was a blessing. It was not a blessing but a curse for an undisciplined know it all young adult without a hands on mentor. Being 21 I could count and subdivide 80% of the time. (Product of Detroit education system) But what did I need to read music or even know what rudiments were. I didn’t see the need. I was in the army and set the kit aside for 20 years. Ten years of war and a good deal of ptsd and survivor guilt later I decided to commit to earning a living playing music. A great deal older and wiser I now see the difference between being good and being great at my craft, drums. The saying “you’re only as good as your basics” comes to mind and, being as cool as I was, I had no need for basics. WRONG!! So, I’m learning and becoming an expert at the basics so I can progress. For better understanding I use all sources, not just drumming and you’ve helped a lot. Thank you.
Totally agree. I'm learning piano and I just did not learn the basics because I was undisciplined or something and up till now I was too ashamed to even endure learning the basics. Learning with difficulty things that 7 year olds are taught is no pleasure for the ego but it has to be done😢
Thanks
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I appreciate it.
I’m a newbie to playing anything. I was actually gifted an organ. So, I’ve been taking lessons, for about 10 months now, to learn music notes, cords…etc. I had my first recital the other day. Scared to death, but, I managed to get through it. I’m not orchestra ready, by any means but, I’m trying. I really want to learn. So, right now, I want to learn everything I can. My main struggle is, playing the cords at the same time I’m playing the notes with my right hand. I am right hand dominant, so, it seems like my left brain doesn’t want to cooperate with the right side of my brain. But, I am learning, which is a plus for me…I’m over 60 years old, so, it is true…you can teach an ole dog new tricks. Praise God 🙏😁
re-learning sight reading. Super helpful!!
Thanks!
You are a fantastic teacher.
...cleared most of the mud in my brain. Cheers from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦
Wow, I've been looking for a good straight forward to describe how notes can be counted in time. Thanks, super helpful!
I’m not a beginner and I honestly have no idea why I’m here
Me too. I don't why I've open the video tbh
Same
Same
This is more boring than I thought it was gonna be... But it reminds me of when I was first learning to read music
Same
Every day is a school day
Your explanation of rhythms was absolutely superb, you have helped with something that until now was a mystery. As for tricky rhythms you might look at trills and grace notes.
What a top teacher! Very well explained and so helpful! Great job, many thanks!
You are the best on UA-cam at teaching rhythms!
Thanks! 😃
Brilliant! Just started the tenor recorder a few months ago (at age 70) and was really struggling with tempo. You’ve explained it simply and clearly. Thank you.
That was very helpful. I struggle with triplets , especially when paired with regular rhythm on the other clef. Like 3 on 2 for example
Very good God bless exellecent
Thanks!
i have played drums for 5 years and i had trouble with dotted notes for quite some time. thanks for making it so clear!
This is the best explanation I have ever heard ! Your presentation is brilliant ! I wasn't sure how to explain these subdivisions in a simple way . I honestly feel enlightened .
Wow, excellent!! Thank you for this….you explained so well and provided examples for everything.
I have spent 2 days practicing a section in my self learning trying to figure how to play these with the proper rhythm and i literally just asked God to help me to learn this because i found i was anxious about it even when i was doing other things around the house, and i came across this video first thing when i searched for how to play 1/8 notes and 1/16 notes. This is exactly what i needed! Thank you!
I LOVE this video!!!! I really struggle with rhythms, and you made it very easy to follow. To answer your question-i am playing a harp piece with 4/4 signature, going from 16th notes to 2 triplets and a glissando for beat 3 and 4. I've watched multiple tutorials, and this one is by far the best. Thank you so much!
Very good description on rhythm. Thank you.
This was incredibly helpful!! I am learning to read music and my brain was getting scrambled switching rhythms, this has really changed the way i think about rhythms, thank you
Straight to the point. Enlightening.
I’ve been reading music 40 years, but I still learned a lot 😃👍 thank you!
I have been reading books for one fourth of that time lol😂
We learned this in HS Marching Band 🎵 🎷🎵
@@NiksoGaming2000 Lol
that's actually insane
Thanks for the great video. I am learning to play my first instrument, the alto sax, at age 67 and struggling with timing (being a Steve Martin type guy). This is the best video series on the topic that I have ever see. The light bulb lit right up. Thanks again from Mexico.
I struggle with tied 16 notes
Two 16ths tied is just an eight
Dance of the sugar plum fairy 😢
This requires practice
Same
I struggle
Wow thank you, pretty clear
Super super super super👌
0:11 Been playing music for seven years and still can’t figure this one out. Thank you so much!
Wow - The absolute best tutorial and counting rhythms I have ever seen. Fantastic. Thank you!
I am like most early intermediate piano students struggle with Polyrhythms. Your lessons are very clearly explained. Thank you !
Just discovered your videos. Thank you. So so helpful
Great video, this has helped me a lot!
Excellent..clearly explained and demonstrated...for BEGINNERS..for those of you not beginners..the clue was in the title..
Your instructions are very dedicated and helpful, I am very grateful to you, thank you very much.
This is awesome! You're a great teacher. Thank you 🙏
Nicely done, thank you.
very useful thank you very much
Great Lesson! I used to find the mix of eighth and sixteenth notes connected by a bar confusing. Also, I used to wonder why it was always an eighth note following a doted quarter. When you break the notes down into the lowest common denominator and count that way it all makes sense. Thank-you! Your videos continue to get better.
Maybe you could do this in other time signatures? Like 6/8 time? I see many of these examples in that time signature. Thank-you.
Awesome lesson
Great lesson. I struggle with counting. Your lesson real help. Thanks
Thank you so much! I'm part of a choir and you really helped me understand what I'm reading. More power to your channel!
This was a great lesson. Thank you.
Great lesson, thank you 👍
I've tried a lot to explain this (counting by subdivision)to my students, this is very clear. Thank you.
very informative. Thank you for this video
This is so helpful thank you so much
as a trombone player, 16th notes are evil
REAL
Agreed
As a baritone player, this is easy
😂😂😂
Fr
Excellent explanation, thank you so much.
Brilliant explanation
Thank you, thank you somehow you made the rhythm clearly 🎶
Very useful one.
Thanks for making this...
😊😊😊
I’ve been reading music for a while but your explanations were such a help to solidify my wonky sight reading 😂 -thanks!
Helpful thanks
Hi, your explanations are soooo good…thanks for making music clear!!!!
This is a wonderful lesson. Thank you!!!
this video helped out tremendously
Great video, helps out alot.
This was amazingly helpful! Thank you.
Thank u very helpful u make the thing easier
This was a great review! Thank you!
This was much needed, thank you.
Tq so much about these lesson...
Thank you. You have clarified so much. I struggle with all rhythms for some reason. I think I rush through pieces and forget to count
Excellent exhalation of counting notes.
thank u, so well explained
Thank you Tim for the awesome presentation and modelling of the 7 Rhythm Patterns. 8th notes and 16th notes within the same measure was a struggle for me prior to watching your video. Triples is another area you clarified for me. Words alone can not express my gratitude for your sharing the lesson with us. 👍👍👍
Agree! This was a great lesson!
Likewise Sylvia
Good info for all. I’m a drummer and it applies to my counting too.
Thank you so much
Great lesson. Thank you.
Great review!
This is very nicely done
Great lessons
Excellent video.
Thanks
Super Excellent video.
5:40 Surprisingly effective! 😮
Thank you so much ! Very helpful!
Very good course
This is so helpful. I dont play piano but trying to teach my dauggter recorder which i played as a kid and i never got the hangbof rhythm. I learned the notes and played by ear but it makes new music i dont know impossible. This is absolute fab !
Great! Thanks!
Very nice lesson. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video
Wow thank you so much! Its the best explanation that ive seen 🎉
Fabulous!😊😊😊✌ Thank you!
I don't know why I decided to watch this. I don't play piano and I already have this knowledge. That didn't stop me from watching this though.
Excellent!
Thanks yuo're way of explaininig the notes are awesome.😊
Thank you very much for this lesson Tim. Would you please make a video on playing triplet on the right hand while playing two eighth notes on the left hand?
Thank you...
one of my best lessons, you've explained better. kuddos
Thanks Tim
You are a GREAT teacher. 🙏👍⭐
I learned a lot. Thx
Great explanations. Your examples were so clear. I struggle with compound time 6/8 not sure why.
With the triplets I learned 1t t 2 t t etc. The 1 tri plet also works real well thank you.
To feel triples you can go with 1-trip-let 2-trip-let. I usually use 1 + a. But people can get that mixed up with a 8th note tied with 2 16ths, both having a different feeling. Its mostly preference, as long as you’re getting it to sound like a triplet and the notes are even. 👍🏻
The way I learned was with la and li. So it would go
1 la li 2 la li 3 la li 4 la li
It really is different from how you count the others, but then again triplets aren’t exactly like the others lol.
But I mean, it works for me >:)
Excellent
I struggle with all rhythm patterns. But I'm not giving up. Thanks for your help and encouragement!
Thank you! This is awesome!
Well done!
Amazing!