This is very useful, however anyone trying to learn music theory from US using these youtube videos, I would suggest getting a good music theory book on learning or familiarizing yourself with some of the british musical terms that are used like quaver note, crochet note, dotted crochet note, minute not, dotted minute note etc because the music terms used in the US is slightly different. We are taught, quarter note, half note, whole note, eighth note, dotted half note, dotted quarter note so slightly different terminology. They are all basically synonymous and mean the same thing, but if you don't want to feel lost, then this is what i would suggest because music teachers in the US don't use the british terms when they teach music. They will use the US based terms.
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This is the most beautiful explanation of compound time on Earth, u really cleared the dark cloud that has been torturing me for almost 25 years, greetings from Botswana, can't believe it took just minutes to understand this
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Thank you! I deeply appreciate your teaching style; step by step, no rush! I suggest you tell viewers that they will get more out of your videos if they take notes! I imagine many just watch and listen, and do not appreciate the value of writing as a learning strategy.
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Woaw, this is so clearly explained. I have piano lesson for 3 years now, and never did i get such a clear explanation to time signature! Thanks a million
wow you are such an incredible teacher . I am sitting grade 3 exam and your explanation help me a lot on compound time. I am clicking all your lessons 😁
okay for those of you who are trying to learn music theory and are a little confused about some of the terms used in this video here is a little helpful table: US terms: british terms: quarter note crotchet half note minim whole note semibreve eighth note quaver sixteenth note semiquaver hope this helps
After seeing this video explaining the time signature I now feel like a ton of pressure has been offloaded from my brain, the lower number of the time signatures was eating my head and didn't know where to find a clear explanation. Thank Sir as always, you are a great educator.
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Thank you for this comprehensive explanation. I was reading the ABRSM AB Book to music theory last night and although I have a little theory knowledge (probably grade 1 level) the idea of compound time blew my mind. This video has put it to bed. Bravo sir, thank you.
this is a great video, i am looking to do my grade 5 theory, but i need to brush up on all the other grade stuff as well, i never really understood this but now it is much clearer!!! thank you xxx
You teach so well and elaboratively . the examples you provide help me to test my skills in mental practicality and improve my weaknesses. You are awesome. Appreciate your teachings.
Thanks for the lesson, I get most of it but like with other such videos it would be greatly enhanced if we could hear examples of the different time signatures as they're introduced. Thanks again
At 13:37, in 6/4 time, how many beats do you have per measure? Is it 6 or 2? At 17:38, in 9/4 time how many beats do you have per measure? Is the answer 9 or 3?
Thank you so much for providing this information. You're a wonderful teacher and explain this concept in a way that makes it so much easier to understand!
Why is the 6/8 has 2 dotted quarter notes when the first group of 3 eighth notes contain 1 quarter and a eighth note which is the same as the other group, so that would be a quarter note and a half, a quarter note and a half, then that would be 3 quarter beats in the 6/8??
Mathematically 3/4 is the same as 6/8 but the notes group differently. In 3/4 they group as three quarter notes; in 6/8 they group as two dotted quarter notes. So musically the two time signatures feel different.
Gareth Excellent video! Do you have any videos or courses that explains why a composer chooses one time signature/meter to get a certain effect or mood for a piece?
Can a simple time use more than just the type of note indicated on the bottom number of a time signature? Like if the time signature is 2/4 can just a half note be used and still be considered to be duple time?
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Excellent, my Piano and Guitar teachers kept showing me dotted notes every time I was learning a piece in 6/8 or 6/4 now it has clicked with your help Thank you 🙏
+MrOctopus _ Hi. It's all about maths! 16th notes (or semi quavers) are about the division of a beat eg in simple time (e.g. 4/4) the crotchet beat (quarter note beat) divides into 4 semi quavers - so you need to play four notes of equal length in the time of one beat. There's more to say and there are films on the subject - see www.mmcourses.co.uk All the best
at around 24:00 i swear the three quavers adds up to 1/12 beat? but why did you count it as one? and with the individual quaver you counted it as 1 beat but it wasn't a crochet?
If you’re referring to the 9/8 bar I’m counting out each quaver as one each, to show where the 9 quavers come from, then explaining that this is a Compound Triple time in 9/8. Therefore each group of three quavers gives us one dotted crotchet beat.
Thank you for clearing the concepts! Doubt:- In Beethoven's 7th symphony, 2nd movement, Beethoven chooses to use 2/4 time signature. Couldn't he use 4/4?
21:41 Your argument is that the second measure does not correspond to compound time, so this rhythm has to be in simple time. However, couldn't you just as well argue that the first measure does not correspond to simple time, so it has to be compound time? Thank you very much for your videos, they are of great help.
What’s the reason of diving compound time into three? I’m guessing that’s the way composers thought of making it easier to count at higher speeds but also the feeling. The stresses as well. That’s just how it breaks down if that makes sense. That’s my guess but if there is a stronger reason I am missing please let me know.
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hello ! thank you so much for your effort and your lesson, it is very good and helpful ! :) my question is.... i really like 6/8 time, i play piano and guitar and just jamming as 6/8 time... my question is: it is compund duple time, because you organize the six notes as 2x3, meaning the emphasis is on One two three Four five six.... my question is, what if i just put the emphasis on beat 1 and count like ONE two three four five six ONE two three four? like Six eighth notes with emphasis on beat 1, because the musical impact for me is totally different
Thank you for explaining time signatures and reminding me I can do math with beats and notes. Same goes for first my realizing, then your explaining, that beamed quavers and sub-quavers mark more manageable rhythms in compound times. This technically isn't my first foray in to music theory, but it's close enough, and it started with trying to understand a song with a 23/16 time signature. "Ganondorf Battle," from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time. 3, 3, 3, 4, 3, 3, 4, according to the sheet music. On that note, I do have a question: What would such odd time signatures and rhythm structures fall under? Would they fall under compound or a separate category?
Hi. It’s a pleasure. In answer to your question:- Anything with an upper number of 2,3,4 is Simple Time. Anything with an upper number of 6,9,12 is Compound Time. Anything else is Irregular Time.
I had to look up the “does exactly what it says on the tin” reference, even though I’m old enough to know 😊 Thanks for this video, suddenly seems simple.
Gareth, Thank you for making this much easier to understand. I have a question about the song Don't Let Me Down by the Beatles, it's written in 5/4 time, how do you count that? Is it 1-2-3, 1-2?
Thank you, this is great however why would 4/4 not be compound time as surely you can split that into 2 sets of crochets? And you could split it into 2 minims! Confusing!
i have my grade 3 exam and you made this so so simple to understand, thankyou so much ! subscribed ✔ do u have any suggestions on what i should work on harder for better results ? i still have a week to go ! you're a great teacher .
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I am in the belief that I have no sense of rhythm only because when I am trying to read some music I cannot work out the rhythm of it based on the notation. I'm.not sure how to get through this hurdle because at the moment I have to find the piece online to listen to it first then try to replicate it on the piano when I am learning the piece and practice. Any recommendations?
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Before watching this I have absolutely no knowledge about time signatures, but after I’m feeling much comfortable, but still why is music harder than maths
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Thanks a lot Gareth. It looks to me like compound uses threes ... . So if I know that, I know simple time doesn't use threes... . Therefore, for me knowing that, I can tell the difference. Is that too simple! Am I correct? I hope so.
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This is very useful, however anyone trying to learn music theory from US using these youtube videos, I would suggest getting a good music theory book on learning or familiarizing yourself with some of the british musical terms that are used like quaver note, crochet note, dotted crochet note, minute not, dotted minute note etc because the music terms used in the US is slightly different. We are taught, quarter note, half note, whole note, eighth note, dotted half note, dotted quarter note so slightly different terminology. They are all basically synonymous and mean the same thing, but if you don't want to feel lost, then this is what i would suggest because music teachers in the US don't use the british terms when they teach music. They will use the US based terms.
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Gareth, you are an amazing teacher. Explained so simply, yet exhaustively! And you have so much empathy for the difficulties a normal student might face in understanding. I really enjoyed the lesson, and got much better clarity of the topic. Thanks so much, and keep it up!
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UA-cam recommended me after7 yrs ...so late..Never ever seen such a beautiful explanation of time signature...Thanks a lot....
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This is the best tutorial video on youTube and you are the best teacher on music theory i have ever come across. All the best.
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Finally someone that explains it simply and clearly, thank you!
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This is the first time I have fully understood compound time. Very grateful!
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This is the most beautiful explanation of compound time on Earth, u really cleared the dark cloud that has been torturing me for almost 25 years, greetings from Botswana, can't believe it took just minutes to understand this
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i went to 4 classes and they never thought me that well , i love u man this video was great
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You daaa BESTTTT !!!!! I love how you demonstrate how the compound notes sound. GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL!
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Thank you! I deeply appreciate your teaching style; step by step, no rush! I suggest you tell viewers that they will get more out of your videos if they take notes! I imagine many just watch and listen, and do not appreciate the value of writing as a learning strategy.
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Brilliant! I needed this 38 years ago but now it all makes sense! :)
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Detailed and clear. A really wonderful teacher.
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Woaw, this is so clearly explained. I have piano lesson for 3 years now, and never did i get such a clear explanation to time signature! Thanks a million
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Best explanation I’ve come across, thanks
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Thank you! I am sitting for my Grade 4 exam tomorrow, and this definitely helped me to understand Simple and Compound time better :)
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Great! Thanks for the info! I have an ABRSM test tomorrow!
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wow you are such an incredible teacher . I am sitting grade 3 exam and your explanation help me a lot on compound time. I am clicking all your lessons 😁
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This channel never ceases to amaze me in its usefulness.
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Wow my great teacher wonderful explanation so easy to understand and patience you have . i feel i am there in that class. Love you Maestro My Respect
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By far the best explanation I've come across. Thanks
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do you have a video on converting simple to compound and vice - versa? Excellent video.
+Caroline Scott
There is something on the film you've seen. I could offer you a Skype lesson on that topic.
okay for those of you who are trying to learn music theory and are a little confused about some of the terms used in this video here is a little helpful table:
US terms: british terms:
quarter note crotchet
half note minim
whole note semibreve
eighth note quaver
sixteenth note semiquaver
hope this helps
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After seeing this video explaining the time signature I now feel like a ton of pressure has been offloaded from my brain, the lower number of the time signatures was eating my head and didn't know
where to find a clear explanation. Thank Sir as always, you are a great educator.
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I always struggled to understand all this, but now, I can say that I understand time signature. That was very clear and easy to understand
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I'm a senior at grade 3 level and this really helps - thank you
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Your voice is so soothing to listen to. I needed a refresher on this topic for my final tomorrow, and this definitely helped me big time! :)
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Thank you for this comprehensive explanation. I was reading the ABRSM AB Book to music theory last night and although I have a little theory knowledge (probably grade 1 level) the idea of compound time blew my mind. This video has put it to bed. Bravo sir, thank you.
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this is a great video, i am looking to do my grade 5 theory, but i need to brush up on all the other grade stuff as well, i never really understood this but now it is much clearer!!! thank you xxx
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I'm in the same boat, very helpful teaching. I shall be stick with your videos! thank you
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You teach so well and elaboratively . the examples you provide help me to test my skills in mental practicality and improve my weaknesses. You are awesome. Appreciate your teachings.
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All your videos are of such great help. With love, from South Africa.
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Thanks for the lesson, I get most of it but like with other such videos it would be greatly enhanced if we could hear examples of the different time signatures as they're introduced.
Thanks again
Fair comment. More recent videos from us do that.
At 13:37, in 6/4 time, how many beats do you have per measure? Is it 6 or 2?
At 17:38, in 9/4 time how many beats do you have per measure? Is the answer 9 or 3?
In 6/4 there are 6 crotchets per bar but 2 beats. In 9/4 there are 9 crotchets per bar but 3 beats. Hope that clarifies.
Thank you so much for providing this information. You're a wonderful teacher and explain this concept in a way that makes it so much easier to understand!
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Thanks this is really helpful and a very clear video
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I did my practise test and did not get this at all. But now I understand it! thanks a lot...
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So clear. So helpful. Much appreciated.
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Why is the 6/8 has 2 dotted quarter notes when the first group of 3 eighth notes contain 1 quarter and a eighth note which is the same as the other group, so that would be a quarter note and a half, a quarter note and a half, then that would be 3 quarter beats in the 6/8??
Mathematically 3/4 is the same as 6/8 but the notes group differently. In 3/4 they group as three quarter notes; in 6/8 they group as two dotted quarter notes. So musically the two time signatures feel different.
what do you mean by the value 'half' in 10:38 ? You have 6/8 time signature and one 8th note is worth one beat in a bar.
In 6/8 there are 6 quavers in each bar but only 2 dotted crotchet beats.
Gareth
Excellent video!
Do you have any videos or courses that explains why a composer chooses one time signature/meter to get a certain effect or mood for a piece?
Thanks. That could be the subject of another video
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I scored between levels 5-7 in RCM practice quiz in theory
What level in theory ABRSM course would you recommend on your website?
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Can a simple time use more than just the type of note indicated on the bottom number of a time signature? Like if the time signature is 2/4 can just a half note be used and still be considered to be duple time?
+Hazel Rodriguez
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Yes thank you for making a video explaining grouping thoroughly. I don’t understand music to teach my daughter who is struggling in theory.
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I was having a very hard time learning music theory ...i recently saw and fell in love with all ur videos .....i can understand everything pretty ease at short time ...thanks a lot ...i mean it so much thank u
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Excellent, my Piano and Guitar teachers kept showing me dotted notes every time I was learning a piece in 6/8 or 6/4 now it has clicked with your help Thank you 🙏
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Do you have a video explaining 16th notes Bc I'm having a lot of trouble playing them just very confusing
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Hi. It's all about maths! 16th notes (or semi quavers) are about the division of a beat eg in simple time (e.g. 4/4) the crotchet beat (quarter note beat) divides into 4 semi quavers - so you need to play four notes of equal length in the time of one beat. There's more to say and there are films on the subject - see www.mmcourses.co.uk
All the best
+Music Matters thank you sir very helpful great video by the way
Is there a time signature like 1/4 which means one semibreve in a bar ?
One semibreve per bar would be 1/1. It doesn’t really exist in reality because we tend not to have one beat per bar plus semibreve beats are unlikely.
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at around 24:00 i swear the three quavers adds up to 1/12 beat? but why did you count it as one? and with the individual quaver you counted it as 1 beat but it wasn't a crochet?
If you’re referring to the 9/8 bar I’m counting out each quaver as one each, to show where the 9 quavers come from, then explaining that this is a Compound Triple time in 9/8. Therefore each group of three quavers gives us one dotted crotchet beat.
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Thank you for clearing the concepts!
Doubt:-
In Beethoven's 7th symphony, 2nd movement, Beethoven chooses to use 2/4 time signature. Couldn't he use 4/4?
He probably could have done but it would change the emphasis in relation to first beats of bars.
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21:41 Your argument is that the second measure does not correspond to compound time, so this rhythm has to be in simple time. However, couldn't you just as well argue that the first measure does not correspond to simple time, so it has to be compound time? Thank you very much for your videos, they are of great help.
Perfectly possible
What’s the reason of diving compound time into three? I’m guessing that’s the way composers thought of making it easier to count at higher speeds but also the feeling. The stresses as well. That’s just how it breaks down if that makes sense. That’s my guess but if there is a stronger reason I am missing please let me know.
That’s about it.
i'm taking ap music theory, and this real helped me understand reading simple and compound time! thank you for the great video!
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hello ! thank you so much for your effort and your lesson, it is very good and helpful ! :) my question is.... i really like 6/8 time, i play piano and guitar and just jamming as 6/8 time...
my question is: it is compund duple time, because you organize the six notes as 2x3, meaning the emphasis is on One two three Four five six.... my question is, what if i just put the emphasis on beat 1 and count like ONE two three four five six ONE two three four? like Six eighth notes with emphasis on beat 1, because the musical impact for me is totally different
It’s fine to do that. Strictly, 6/8 has two beats but the first beat should be stronger than the second.
Aaah, now I get it! Thank you so much.
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Thank you for explaining time signatures and reminding me I can do math with beats and notes. Same goes for first my realizing, then your explaining, that beamed quavers and sub-quavers mark more manageable rhythms in compound times.
This technically isn't my first foray in to music theory, but it's close enough, and it started with trying to understand a song with a 23/16 time signature.
"Ganondorf Battle," from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time.
3, 3, 3, 4, 3, 3, 4, according to the sheet music.
On that note, I do have a question: What would such odd time signatures and rhythm structures fall under? Would they fall under compound or a separate category?
Hi. It’s a pleasure. In answer to your question:-
Anything with an upper number of 2,3,4 is Simple Time.
Anything with an upper number of 6,9,12 is Compound Time.
Anything else is Irregular Time.
@@MusicMattersGB Thank you very much!
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I had to look up the “does exactly what it says on the tin” reference, even though I’m old enough to know 😊
Thanks for this video, suddenly seems simple.
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Gareth,
Thank you for making this much easier to understand. I have a question about the song Don't Let Me Down by the Beatles, it's written in 5/4 time, how do you count that?
Is it 1-2-3, 1-2?
Any piece in 5 time splits either 3+2 or 2+3. Some pieces mix the two options during the piece.
thanks for the help I have my grades this spring so this helped alot
Good luck for the exam. Let me know how you get on. Shout if you want a Skype lesson....
PLEASE CAN YOU MAKE VIDEOS ON IMPROVISING FROM INITIAL TILL EIGHT GRADE, THANKS AHEAD.
+Shibu Parayil
That's another project on our list for the future.
Thanks sir for this lesson. Love from India...:-)
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I have my Grade 3 exam in 2 days.
I am terrified.
But, this really helped!
Thank you!!
Good luck!
How to right full bar rest for time signature like 13/8. 17/16,. Please help
When you want a full bar rest write a semibreve rest/ whole note rest.
Thank you, this is great however why would 4/4 not be compound time as surely you can split that into 2 sets of crochets? And you could split it into 2 minims! Confusing!
Compound time splits into groups of 3. Simple time splits into groups of 2. That’s why 4/4 is Simple time.
This lit my mind ❤ simplified the concept! ️ such a great teacher 🔥✨ thanks
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i have my grade 3 exam and you made this so so simple to understand, thankyou so much ! subscribed ✔ do u have any suggestions on what i should work on harder for better results ? i still have a week to go ! you're a great teacher .
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This teacher is so great!!✨💖🙏🙌🙏💖✨
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@@MusicMattersGB No,No, he's special. ;)
@@MusicMattersGB Anyway, thank you so much!✨💖✨
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incredible teaching skills :) Thanks you!
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Great video and teacher! I really get it😀👍🏽🙏🏽
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I took a lesson about this in my school of music but i couldn't understand it more than this one😍thank you
Hope it now makes sense
Thank you ever so much ! I was so confused about this
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You are a good teacher sir. I understand theory more advance. But I am still learning something new. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
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You are an amazing teacher, thank you!!
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explained so clearly.. thank you so much!
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I am in the belief that I have no sense of rhythm only because when I am trying to read some music I cannot work out the rhythm of it based on the notation. I'm.not sure how to get through this hurdle because at the moment I have to find the piece online to listen to it first then try to replicate it on the piano when I am learning the piece and practice. Any recommendations?
You would find our Aural Dictation course helpful at www.mmcourses.co.uk which will sort out how to hear rhythm and to write it down, which in turn enables the reverse.
Excellent video
+Al Williams
Glad it's useful. See www.mmcourses.co.uk for much more
Before watching this I have absolutely no knowledge about time signatures, but after I’m feeling much comfortable, but still why is music harder than maths
It’s logical when you get to grips with it.
Hi, I would like to check if your course will cover the complete theory for grade 3 trinity piano theory exam, as my daughter shall be appearing for the same. Is ABSRM different from trinity? thanks
There are differences but there is a great deal of common ground.
@@MusicMattersGB So what do you suggest, approx about how much percentage of trinity shall be covered through this course and what are the main differences? Thanks
About 70% in common.
So from what I understood, compound time divides the beat into 3’s (or sometimes 6’s)
Groups of 3. Each group of 3 then generates a beat.
How do you know if it’s 12 /8 or 12/4 is there a easier way to find the bottom number???
You might not be able to hear the difference but you would certainly see it in the score.
Thanks a lot Gareth. It looks to me like compound uses threes ... . So if I know that, I know simple time doesn't use threes... . Therefore, for me knowing that, I can tell the difference. Is that too simple! Am I correct? I hope so.
That’s the basis of it. Compound beats divide into 3’s, Simple beats into 2’s.