Accidentals for Dummies

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  • Everything you need to know about accidentals

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  • @essay2111
    @essay2111 Рік тому +151

    I'm here wondering how you don't have like a million subs? Well edited, funny, and incredibly concise lessons. Thank you Mr. Mento.

    • @nick2128
      @nick2128 8 місяців тому +1

      awesome teacher!

    • @moneymagnetshow4391
      @moneymagnetshow4391 5 місяців тому

      He doesn't have it because he's the one that is calling us a dummy

    • @IAmSleepyAngle
      @IAmSleepyAngle 5 місяців тому +1

      I saw that

    • @ted_clementina
      @ted_clementina 22 дні тому

      Yeah, this channel gives me the "million subs vibe" He is such a good teacher

  • @Bert805
    @Bert805 Рік тому +65

    You have a great way of teaching and making it easier to understand👍😊 thank you!

  • @NotesForMyFriends
    @NotesForMyFriends 7 місяців тому +30

    Not sure if you’ll see this, but wanted to encourage you to continue creating these videos! It’s one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever come across

    • @MaxineShaw_84
      @MaxineShaw_84 6 місяців тому +1

      💯 Definitely. I haven't touched music theory in 20 years and these are helping me picking it right back up without feeling talked down to. 👏🏿

    • @msJjbluematrix
      @msJjbluematrix 9 днів тому

      Agreed!

  • @Tarragon-kh6ko
    @Tarragon-kh6ko Рік тому +6

    These are great! Thank you so much
    The humour is good and can keep people like me with *very* low attention span hooked, and everything is explained in a simple, yet effective manor.
    Seriously thank you! It’s so helpful.

  • @Godslovingrebel
    @Godslovingrebel 4 місяці тому +5

    OK, you seriously made me scared with the underworld. I don’t want to open any portals. I just wanna have fun and play music that’s loving and high vibrational. Thank you so much.❤

  • @aycana4297
    @aycana4297 Рік тому +22

    Hi Mr Mento! I hope you upload more videos! It's so fun and easier to learn with you! ❤ Thank you!

  • @alvodin6197
    @alvodin6197 Рік тому +25

    The one measure rule cleared up some things that created so much annoyance you won't believe it lol.

    • @trevorwg4878
      @trevorwg4878 Рік тому +4

      what im saying lmao, i kept thinking "That just seems so extra, isn't a natural just a regular note. Why there gotta be extra steps?" and this one measure rule answered my question that two previous videos for some reason didn't mention

  • @PianistTanooki
    @PianistTanooki 7 місяців тому +3

    This is great! Really glad you didn't mention anything about key signatures in here. You'd be surprised how many music educators erroneously refer to key signature sharps/flats as "accidentals."
    "Accidentals" only refer to notes that are OUTSIDE of your given key signature ("one measure rule" sharps and flats). But the sharps/flats that are in the key signature are sharp/flat by default. For example, if you're in the key of G Major, F# is NOT considered an "accidental" because it is one of the default notes of the G Major scale. F natural, however, WOULD be considered an accidental, as you need to use a natural sign to lower F# back down to F.

  • @BTSarethebesttoexsist
    @BTSarethebesttoexsist Рік тому +9

    I wish you were my music teacher, You're so funny. I'm piano/keyboard lessons at schools, they're so fun!! It's so exciting to learn about music theory and how notes work as they do. I'm also learning the violin.

  • @MannyL-g3m
    @MannyL-g3m 4 місяці тому +1

    You totally answered my question the first minute of your video. Awesome. Thank you.

  • @Mownees
    @Mownees 3 місяці тому +3

    please comeback. your videos are so well made and make learning music a lot more easy to understand.

  • @CristinaGarcia-rk3ts
    @CristinaGarcia-rk3ts Рік тому +2

    Bro i review this for 1 whole week but when i just watched this is made my whole life easier tysm for saving me!!

  • @tridan2448
    @tridan2448 11 місяців тому +1

    Oh my lord that was so simple. Mr Mento you must do more of these as I myself have found it a minor challenge just to be able to find someone who explains it in a way I can understand. Thankyou very much... subed.

  • @jalapenopoppers6763
    @jalapenopoppers6763 11 місяців тому +1

    These videos are incredibly helpful because i joined band class with little to no knowledge of music. Why you ask? Because i didn't wanna do PE, sue me. How i survived this long without actually knowing how to read music properly is a mystery to me and honestly a miracle. I thank you for this useful information and hope your pillow is always cold during summer and blanket always warm in winter.

  • @TeazyBreazy
    @TeazyBreazy 5 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful and well paced, I wouldn't have even of thought to think that stuff like the one measure rule existed.

  • @sungvin
    @sungvin Рік тому +12

    At the end after the hellish landscape of music theory oblivion gate I actually misheard his name as "...as always I'm mister mental", and I thought he's gone crazy.

  • @peacockpaula4723
    @peacockpaula4723 Рік тому +1

    Interesting, but a bit confusing, so I've decided to call them flats because is sooo easy and I'm happy with it and it does't bother me or harm me and my songs a bit☺👍. Playing by ear it fits me like a soft warm glove☺👍. Bless you and thank you.

  • @JPQuartzz
    @JPQuartzz Рік тому +4

    Easy and fun 😂 👍🏼👍🏼 great work!!

  • @nadhianajeeb97
    @nadhianajeeb97 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for dummifying this for me! Would you also be able to do a video on the sharps and flats in the key signature please?

  • @stellali8517
    @stellali8517 2 місяці тому +1

    My god, you are amazing. So easy to understand. Thank you so much ❤

  • @mizzurithemenace
    @mizzurithemenace 9 місяців тому +1

    Mr. Mento thank you so much!! 😭🙏
    I’ve been playing the clarinet for 1 year, and barely found out about accidentals because I was never taught 😰

  • @kapilasamaraweera4033
    @kapilasamaraweera4033 Рік тому +2

    My son learn lot !! thanks , keep it up

  • @anuraexe
    @anuraexe Рік тому +3

    thank u so much makes so much more sense then how my book was explaining it

  • @hishikalalwani8864
    @hishikalalwani8864 9 місяців тому +1

    You give us a creative and fun way to learn!

  • @candlelight7600
    @candlelight7600 Рік тому +2

    I have never learned better than with these videos.

  • @kerrymadel2859
    @kerrymadel2859 Місяць тому

    Make more videos Mr Mento! You are such a good teacher! Thank you!

  • @Blessedme26
    @Blessedme26 6 місяців тому +1

    sir I salute you for making this video :) I hope you will upload more

  • @SijoLukose-y8e
    @SijoLukose-y8e Рік тому +1

    Good video . Helps alot for the people that play music .

  • @Mrrchlll
    @Mrrchlll 6 місяців тому +1

    you deserve more recognition❤

  • @lannyalba7186
    @lannyalba7186 5 місяців тому +1

    This video is amazing! I've subscribed to the channel

  • @deepusprinkles
    @deepusprinkles 11 місяців тому +1

    Amazing Videos... Thank You

  • @sandraevans1349
    @sandraevans1349 Рік тому +1

    We need more! You need to do a video explaining chords, major and minor. I'm an adult and just started piano and need all the help I can get!lol

  • @sloweia
    @sloweia 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @Pangaming.official68
    @Pangaming.official68 5 місяців тому +1

    these videos are very cultured, i love it

  • @andreciagl
    @andreciagl Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @xellusions
    @xellusions 10 місяців тому +2

    finally learning music theory and already have a headache from the WHYY WHY IS IT LIKE THAT
    this is a good explanation video though!!

  • @Pancake_Dragons
    @Pancake_Dragons 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you SO MUCH this is helping!!

  • @MangoManEditz
    @MangoManEditz 9 місяців тому +1

    Bro my teacher sent us this and this is the greatest and funniest tutorial I've I've ever seen fr 💀🤣

  • @missodineka956
    @missodineka956 Рік тому +2

    I looooooooooooooooooooooove this. You've just made learning fun

  • @patricemls
    @patricemls Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @chickenrun8357
    @chickenrun8357 8 місяців тому +1

    Chop chop UA-cam man. I need more of your content 🤌

  • @JawnCoffee
    @JawnCoffee 6 місяців тому +1

    So.. if the key signature is written on the beginning of the staff, would you use the natural to indicate that that note isn't sharp or flat? If so, would the one measure rule apply to keeping that note natural for the rest of that measure?

    • @thementozone
      @thementozone  6 місяців тому

      Yes and yes, the natural note would apply due to the one measure rule

  • @mattuskamusic
    @mattuskamusic Рік тому +1

    I remember something about if a line is going up you use sharps and if the line is going down you use flats. It that a thing? I very rarely write out my music in notation anymore but I have to for a project I'm doing.

    • @thementozone
      @thementozone  Рік тому +1

      In most cases this is definitely true! Especially if the line is functioning as a melody. If it is functioning as a harmony, there are cases where it is descending and also flat though.

  • @curllymocha3580
    @curllymocha3580 11 місяців тому +1

    great explanation!

  • @kkeemi
    @kkeemi 6 місяців тому +1

    thanks for making my life easier

  • @GremlinBando
    @GremlinBando Рік тому +1

    once again well done,well explained thanks !

  • @vikingwarrior1000
    @vikingwarrior1000 Рік тому +1

    Hahaha awesome! really enjoyed it

  • @jasonbensonmusic
    @jasonbensonmusic 2 місяці тому +1

    We want more! We want more!

  • @Fatimaspringtime
    @Fatimaspringtime 11 місяців тому +1

    I watched all of ur videos 🎉

  • @nvermr
    @nvermr Місяць тому

    i already understand these but im pretending if i were a beginner and you explain really good

  • @Cappple
    @Cappple Рік тому +1

    Pleas teach me more music things, I don't know where to start or what else to look for

  • @kentran1242
    @kentran1242 6 місяців тому +1

    If there is a sharp A, then a natural A, will the next A be sharp or natural? Basically, does a natural cancel a previous sharp or flat's one measure rule?

    • @thementozone
      @thementozone  6 місяців тому

      Yes, after the natural they would all be natural unless otherwise labeled!

  • @lydkoch9209
    @lydkoch9209 11 місяців тому +1

    So if the music is in the key of C and in a B is flattened in the right hand, would the B also be flattened in the left hand?

  • @HORSE-E
    @HORSE-E 5 місяців тому +2

    You hit us with THAT ending and bounce for another year!?

  • @1darknoobx885
    @1darknoobx885 Рік тому +1

    You are so helpful

  • @mikemorals9220
    @mikemorals9220 Рік тому +1

    Loved the video

  • @無問西東
    @無問西東 Рік тому +1

    Thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @MoriusTobius
    @MoriusTobius Рік тому +1

    Thank you, this was really helpful! ❤

  • @floratvanwormer6821
    @floratvanwormer6821 17 днів тому

    Except for the title, I really like this video for it's visuals in combination with the audio examples.

  • @mutafyanny
    @mutafyanny 19 днів тому

    I understanded when i first watched it, thanks!

  • @chrisfernando6463
    @chrisfernando6463 Рік тому +1

    Thanks a lot I learned a lot 😊

  • @strikeplaysroblox
    @strikeplaysroblox Рік тому +7

    1. **Accidentals:**
    - *Definition:* Accidentals are symbols in music notation that alter the pitch of a note.
    - *Types:*
    - **Sharp (♯):** Raises the pitch of a note by a half step.
    - **Flat (♭):** Lowers the pitch of a note by a half step.
    - **Natural (♮):** Cancels the effect of a sharp or flat.
    2. **Use of Accidentals:**
    - *Key Signature:* Accidentals appear in the key signature to establish the tonal framework of a piece.
    - *Within Measures:* Accidentals can be used within measures to temporarily alter the pitch of specific notes.
    3. **Key Signatures:**
    - *Definition:* Key signatures indicate the key of a piece and specify which notes are to be consistently played as sharp or flat.
    - *Relationship with Accidentals:* Key signatures and accidentals work together to define the tonality of a composition.
    4. **Enharmonics:**
    - *Definition:* Enharmonic equivalents are two notes that sound the same but are written differently (e.g., F♯ and G♭).
    - *Accidentals in Enharmonics:* Accidentals are essential in understanding and notating enharmonic relationships.
    5. **Double Sharps and Double Flats:**
    - *Occurrence:* In some cases, a note may be raised or lowered by two half steps, requiring a double sharp (𝄪) or double flat (𝄫).
    - *Uncommon Usage:* Double accidentals are relatively rare but are used in specific musical contexts.

  • @funwithyeah
    @funwithyeah Місяць тому +1

    I have to watch this for class

  • @ElliesFamily
    @ElliesFamily 2 місяці тому +1

    this video helped me understand accidentals. but when i got jump scared at 3:23 when he said "BECAUSE THATS THE WAY IT IS👹"

  • @poppyprescott6562
    @poppyprescott6562 9 місяців тому +1

    People who was given this vid as music hwk just to realise, its tital is " Accidentals for Dummies"

  • @UththaraSilva-o3l
    @UththaraSilva-o3l 2 місяці тому

    Very good 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @imeldafani
    @imeldafani Рік тому +1

    This is very helpful! Why don't you make more videos about these kinds of thing 😃 they would be helpful for beginners like me 😍 thank you!

  • @lingnaga948
    @lingnaga948 Рік тому +1

    Knowledgeable ty❣️

  • @marksirifernando4198
    @marksirifernando4198 2 місяці тому

    Wow.. thanks 🙏

  • @ashleylebae
    @ashleylebae Рік тому +1

    Please Mr Mento, keep doing this type of video, I would die if you stopped making videos

  • @localhero26
    @localhero26 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant :)

  • @singnanlahtoi9239
    @singnanlahtoi9239 9 місяців тому +2

    BECAUSE THAT"S THE WAY IT IS😂🤣

  • @CustomConceptsArt
    @CustomConceptsArt 5 днів тому

    LOL. Finally someone acknowledged my biggest music question. Yeah, let's not open Pandora's box.

  • @Taylor-wj2yg
    @Taylor-wj2yg 2 місяці тому

    mr mento has literally helped me pass my music theory exam tmr

  • @radleighlucasscott3963
    @radleighlucasscott3963 Рік тому +1

    Really helpful!

  • @aniketpathak5679
    @aniketpathak5679 Рік тому +1

    Hope u stay here uploading frequently

  • @originalesdefrankie3230
    @originalesdefrankie3230 Рік тому +1

    I hope Ashley doesnt die, so please add more simple-to-learn vids 🙏🎵
    Thanks!

  • @KrizzazarichGarcia
    @KrizzazarichGarcia 3 місяці тому

    How was it note c???? 2:25

  • @無問西東
    @無問西東 Рік тому

    @thementozone Why did you write flats with a B?

  • @EWorld.13
    @EWorld.13 Місяць тому

    It’s also other accidents that is crazy

  • @respect1393
    @respect1393 Рік тому +1

    Hello sir ,you said ,ill see you at next time ,but you stop uploading 🥲😭Please can you continue this staff notation lesson?🥲Its very preious for someone like us(Self taught)

  • @Rampuizeme
    @Rampuizeme 4 місяці тому +1

    Here I'm ❤

  • @rayvercruz7054
    @rayvercruz7054 Рік тому +1

    make more videos like this

  • @davidberlant5096
    @davidberlant5096 Рік тому +1

    You forgot double sharps and double flats.

  • @andresfelipe9612
    @andresfelipe9612 Рік тому +1

    Haha awesome how I felt I was losing my soul with the creepy comments but I was learning at the same time.

  • @F1.loverr333
    @F1.loverr333 Рік тому

    Byt how do we play them on the piano though?

  • @thatonekidinthegroup5262
    @thatonekidinthegroup5262 Рік тому

    meestor mentor can u do a vid on key signatures plz

  • @mathcom
    @mathcom 5 місяців тому

    Does an accidental affect the "same" note, but an octave higher or lower one?

    • @thementozone
      @thementozone  5 місяців тому

      This depends on the composer

  • @RobbieWallace123
    @RobbieWallace123 7 місяців тому

    Thx but what about the the bass clef (etc.) 😂

  • @KrizzazarichGarcia
    @KrizzazarichGarcia 3 місяці тому

    How was it note c????

  • @MicahFranco
    @MicahFranco Рік тому +1

    *G Half-Sharp has joined the chat angry*

  • @joseph3852
    @joseph3852 Рік тому

    fun fact : there is no Fb , Cb . bc how would you see notes like where is C?

  • @thenarwhal8260
    @thenarwhal8260 Рік тому +2

    Hi Mr mento it's me

  • @jeremi7190
    @jeremi7190 11 місяців тому

    What if youre playing key lets say Ab. Youre asked to play Enat. and later in that same mesure it says to play Eb. Is it Eb thats “natural” to the key or is it like Ebb/Dnat.

    • @PianistTanooki
      @PianistTanooki 7 місяців тому

      If I'm understanding you correctly, the answer is no. The natural sign was only canceling out one flat in the key signature, not two. Therefore the Eb that you saw later was only asking you to undo the natural sign and make it an Eb again.

  • @KrizzazarichGarcia
    @KrizzazarichGarcia 3 місяці тому

    How can it note c?

  • @isrraelgonzalez2185
    @isrraelgonzalez2185 Рік тому +1

    I liked the ending

  • @sarahnamg8636
    @sarahnamg8636 3 місяці тому +2

    exuse me why are we called dummys?

  • @lianvillanueva950
    @lianvillanueva950 Рік тому +1

    The dummie on the title is harsh bro

    • @thementozone
      @thementozone  Рік тому +1

      It’s a millennial reference bro (I’m old)

    • @kaniLuv
      @kaniLuv Рік тому

      @@thementozone I just found your channel just now and I am deeply saddened there's no more tutorials! You make awesome fun tutorials that helps me greatly!

  • @calebguinn2069
    @calebguinn2069 7 місяців тому

    When are you dropping this year? You dropped once a year for the past 3 years.

  • @remcoiul
    @remcoiul 10 місяців тому

    mr mento where are you:(