How to Count Basic Rhythms

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  • Опубликовано: 28 июн 2021
  • Part 1 of this series: This video covers time signature, 4/4, measures, quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, quarter rests, half rests, and whole rests.
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  • @briidanielle_
    @briidanielle_ 11 месяцев назад +420

    Mr. Mento!!! this video helped me so much🥹 I've been playing piano for a while now (self-taught) but never really learned how to read sheet music, and I tried learning with multiple youtube videos and I sometimes got confused. but watching this video made me not only truly know the basics but I also had fun learning them + in a memorable way. thank you so much! you helped me and so many others🫶🏽

    • @thementozone
      @thementozone  11 месяцев назад +22

      I’m so happy this was helpful, thank you so much and good luck on your musical journey!!

    • @CPSYPaulianthangHauzel
      @CPSYPaulianthangHauzel 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@thementozone So helpful for me too... Just like Danielle above, im a self taught as well, I did practice a lot through by myself through youtube videos and all, and never really know how to read sheet music, and alas!! I can do all the drills in the video in my first try(yess bassically after learning from the first part of the video)

    • @JosaphIrudayaraj
      @JosaphIrudayaraj 10 месяцев назад +1

      Very true. It's really helped me too.

    • @user-vq7mm6yt4x
      @user-vq7mm6yt4x 10 месяцев назад

      @@thementozoneWow!

    • @DennieMilan
      @DennieMilan 10 месяцев назад

      😂t

  • @cmart020
    @cmart020 Год назад +807

    This is what happens when you meet someone who not only knows what he is talking about, but can also convey to others is a very simple and intuitive way something that, taught incorrectly, can become a nightmare! I started learning keyboard this week and this video dropped my jaw to the ground! Awesome.

    • @TechTalkKenya
      @TechTalkKenya Год назад +28

      Someone said if you cant explain something to a 10 year old, you havent understood it yet

    • @thementozone
      @thementozone  Год назад +24

      Thank you so much! I’m so happy this was a useful resource to you

    • @righthand7
      @righthand7 Год назад +5

      It’s truly helpful 😊

    • @24sowl11
      @24sowl11 Год назад +5

      @@thementozone ive watched many vids on counting music i was left with more question, but your video is so amazing youve simplfied precise enough to ingest everything in i love th eactive exercises too

    • @kaafideep
      @kaafideep Год назад

      Thank you so much for saying what I wanted to convey! ❤ This is the best basic rhythm course I've found so far. Best 8 minutes of my life. :)

  • @EztliMelchior
    @EztliMelchior 10 месяцев назад +79

    From a person who never understood how to count rhythms like this, thank you so much!

  • @thementozone
    @thementozone  Год назад +173

    Hi all! Thank you so much for finding this video. As a small town music teacher who made these for fun during the pandemic, I’m blown away by how helpful this one in particular seems to be for people, and I am so grateful for your support. I don’t have a lot of time to make videos being a teacher and all, but please let me know what else you’d like to see on this channel, and I’ll try to get to it when I can :) mahalo!

    • @brigidsheehan9601
      @brigidsheehan9601 Год назад +5

      PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE!!! I have been trying to learn to read music for more years than I care to admit! (Flute/tin whistle - I can play when I hear someone else play a piece)This was the first little piece that I really understood!!! There as SO MANY MORE notes just DYING to be explained in this way!!! You're so clear and fun to listen to!!! Please consider doing more of these! THANK YOU! Bree

    • @mommyof166
      @mommyof166 10 месяцев назад +1

      This vdo is very fun.
      Thank you ❤

    • @user-vq7mm6yt4x
      @user-vq7mm6yt4x 10 месяцев назад

      @@brigidsheehan9601Same

    • @user-vq7mm6yt4x
      @user-vq7mm6yt4x 10 месяцев назад

      Same

    • @maranathanono1510
      @maranathanono1510 8 месяцев назад +1

      I love this video very much. for so many years, I never understood this thing right from my primary days till today. But now i think I'm heading somewhere. I can boldly say I've found the right thing. My only problem was i think the video was too fast. but its okay. may be your next videos should be slower than this. Can you help with reading these things on the bass clef?

  • @christopherbascom1629
    @christopherbascom1629 8 месяцев назад +73

    After watching this, I've come to the conclusion that I'm stupid.

    • @TD7PMRS
      @TD7PMRS 2 месяца назад +9

      You're not stupid, you just have to push yourself. 24 hours of pushing myself. I now understand please don't underestimate yourself. I have more faith in you then you do yourself

    • @Theoreansound
      @Theoreansound 2 месяца назад +1

      You and me bro

    • @TD7PMRS
      @TD7PMRS 2 месяца назад +4

      Your not stupid, this is just highly complex knowledge that's it, if you keep going to understand you will understand some people process faster I promised then once you do understand you will realize what im saying. Nothing Is to difficult for us our perception shows us difficulties, what does our perception know Nothing half the time it gets us in trouble forget your perception. Listen to yourself deep inside that's your conscience it's knows best

    • @Pancake_Drawss
      @Pancake_Drawss 2 месяца назад +1

      Bro same

    • @TD7PMRS
      @TD7PMRS 2 месяца назад +4

      Attention all people. This is a public person service announcement. None of you are stupid, you're not. Please quit calling yourself that This field is quite cumbersome to comprehend. Not everybody will pick it up like that. Everybody please don't call yourself stupid please You just have to stand app more time with it. Everybody has their own intake process please don't stop calling yourselves stupid please

  • @sammymaldonado8598
    @sammymaldonado8598 Год назад +55

    The way I've struggled to understand sheet music since I was 7 but learned how to read it in a matter of 8 minutes with this video is insane to me. Thank you sooo much

  • @moxxy3565
    @moxxy3565 Год назад +22

    I am 32 years old and thought I was completely without rhythm. This video taught me there might be some hope yet!

  • @kab1105
    @kab1105 Год назад +263

    Hi Mr. Mento, I play guitar, drum and piano but I don't know how to read notes. It is alway difficult for me. Now I can see it is easy to learn from you because you know how to teach people. Thank you so much. Wonderful video

  • @jasonbarrette4980
    @jasonbarrette4980 Год назад +148

    My recorder class LOVED this video!! You helped get them keep a beat in no time. So clear, concise and fun!

  • @icuc1314
    @icuc1314 11 месяцев назад +32

    The world needs more teachers like you. Please continue to make more of your good teaching videos! The world needs you. Thank you!

  • @scarletm8992
    @scarletm8992 10 месяцев назад +7

    i’m joining band as a junior and know JACK about anything. usually youtube videos i watch i tend to get bored with but this keeps me really engaged.

  • @thesamwisegamegee
    @thesamwisegamegee 8 месяцев назад +7

    I have been relearning music after over 20 years of not playing, and getting the hang of counting beats and rhythm has been a struggle. This was an immensely helpful breakdown and exercise! Thank you!

  • @jazminemartinez4215
    @jazminemartinez4215 3 месяца назад +3

    I’m a little rusty and this was a great refresher for rhythms and counting! I’m playing in an ensemble again and learning to count rhythms in music after years of not playing is a challenge.

  • @gurjantm
    @gurjantm Год назад +44

    Wow! Great editing job and I really appreciate your humor. The world needs more teachers like you.

  • @siliveliosakalia6397
    @siliveliosakalia6397 Год назад +27

    I'm sure this is very helpful for someone like me who is keen on learning the language of music. Thank you sir

  • @BlueNegra79
    @BlueNegra79 Год назад +6

    My child (8yrs) is learning to read notes and rest in school during music class and she enjoyed your video. She especially loved the “drill time”
    Thank you

  • @hallows7568
    @hallows7568 10 месяцев назад +5

    I knew absolutely nothing about rhythim but needed to know this time signature of 4/4 as it is the focus of most of the class. Thanks for the helpful, easy introduction into this.

  • @elizabetharias6989
    @elizabetharias6989 Год назад +18

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this video! It was actually fun to practice with the the background music that match the pulses. I was moving my head to the beat without realizing, which helped me count.
    Keep the great job!

  • @kinolimuru5375
    @kinolimuru5375 Год назад +5

    Im pursuing Theological studies and by next year I'll start learning music but i don't even have any basic knowledge about music,yet i learned today through this channel ,some basic notes♥️.. Thank you so much

  • @mistress_of_the_dark380
    @mistress_of_the_dark380 10 месяцев назад +3

    I’ve been in bands and I’ve been in music on and off since I was a child, and somehow you made this more simple for my neurodivergent ass to understand more than anyone ever did. Thank you.

  • @erlindagulane7679
    @erlindagulane7679 Год назад +7

    Well it was quite hard fir a 72 year old but still interested with music. Thanks.

  • @justacat2101
    @justacat2101 Месяц назад +5

    7 years of playing flute and I recently joined an symphony orchestra. I learned that I can’t count so I’m here loll

  • @Kennychoco22
    @Kennychoco22 Год назад +21

    Could you please make more videos explaining rhythm? I think this is the best video I’ve come across, thank you!

  • @SBL62
    @SBL62 Год назад +61

    This is great, if the Rhythms were taught like this before, I would have learned better. Great lesson!

  • @business3207
    @business3207 4 месяца назад +3

    I am a super skeptic, who never accepts anything easily. But this video man, this is the standard that everyone should follow. Such an amazing lesson, in a very interactive way, no nonsense just pure mentoring. Kudos to your effort. You got one more subscriber. ❤️

  • @ukulelepraises
    @ukulelepraises Год назад +6

    I am Thrilled that you are doing this! I know how to read. But, too many now don't. I wish you much success! 🕯️

  • @mick947
    @mick947 Год назад +5

    Wow! At last, someone who can actually teach …and make brilliant videos. Rare indeed.

  • @MinoriHarukaW
    @MinoriHarukaW 5 месяцев назад +6

    this guy teaches better than my music teacher fr

  • @dmt2054
    @dmt2054 Год назад +7

    Very basic elementary tutor for beginners like me. Excellent delivery on the subject of Time signature. Now I have an idea how it works. 👍

  • @catchison8671
    @catchison8671 Год назад +9

    Wow!! This is so helpful and you make it so much easier for me to understand how to read music… I will definitely be watching more of your videos! Thank you for sharing them!!!🥰👏🏼👏🏼

  • @doodle3181
    @doodle3181 3 месяца назад +2

    Im so proud of myself omg 😭 thanks for teaching me the basics dude!

  • @robh5695
    @robh5695 5 месяцев назад +2

    As a beginner piano player this is very helpful. Now to understand the timing of faster notes like eighths and sixteenths.

  • @4real883
    @4real883 Год назад +23

    This is so helpful and fun to watch! A great way to teach kids music theory! Please keep up the good work!

  • @antaravaishnavi
    @antaravaishnavi Год назад +6

    Omg, this whole lesson was so in rhythm! Amazingly creative! ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @goldmaestro
    @goldmaestro 7 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent. I have been struggling with rhythm for years. Nobody has ever taught me that. Now i start to understand. Many thanks:

  • @itssoritojangru
    @itssoritojangru Год назад +2

    Damn 2 church music seminars could not quite teach me how to read notes and now i stumble upon this videos and i now know ...i love it 😃😃😃

  • @tayvonadale487
    @tayvonadale487 Год назад +3

    I was really struggling to put the rhythm together. But after watching this video, it made sense and I even had fun!! Thank you so much!

  • @liyuooo
    @liyuooo Год назад +3

    very fun and covers alot quickly! ive just finished my GCSE music exam and going onto donut for a level since I know I got a 9 but I need to step up and finally learn how to sight read and sight sing, so thank you for your very digestible video, it gives me the confidence that I will be able to sight read well by the end of the holiday ❤

  • @justtem9671
    @justtem9671 Год назад +2

    This video was ungodly amounts of fun. Pure joy

  • @melanovapedia7924
    @melanovapedia7924 5 месяцев назад +2

    This guy is crazy, this lesson makes me(newbie) understand quickly.
    Thanks for sharing Mento, success!

  • @mystelle
    @mystelle Год назад +4

    as someone who struggles rhythm , this actually helped me.. thank you so much

  • @Bert805
    @Bert805 Год назад +6

    This was very helpful👍😊 The way you present it makes easier to understand. Thank you👍

  • @ultimate1024
    @ultimate1024 Год назад +2

    I have been looking for this long ago, I finally met this today. Thanks you are a good teacher

  • @sallyojie7029
    @sallyojie7029 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thks a Million for this Video.Not all teachers are truely good in teaching. You are blessed with the Grace of God in this topic

  • @KingsleyMusicLessons
    @KingsleyMusicLessons 10 месяцев назад +3

    Wow, this video is absolutely fantastic! The content is so engaging and informative, and the production quality is top-notch. I'm seriously impressed by the effort and creativity that went into making this. Kudos to the entire team involved! You've really raised the bar with this one. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. Keep up the incredible work! 💯👏

  • @denisebartell
    @denisebartell Год назад +9

    This is exactly the video I needed for my 4th and 5th grade recorders!!

    • @thementozone
      @thementozone  Год назад +1

      So happy you were able to use it in your classroom :) !

    • @rajtanubagchi5356
      @rajtanubagchi5356 Год назад +2

      @@thementozone Please sir make make more video on this music theory series including topics like eighth note, sixteenth note, triplets etc. Much needed seies

  • @nelgchannel9661
    @nelgchannel9661 Год назад +2

    His a good teacher. I Understand so quickly....I will subscribe and write down those rhythms.

  • @pennytravers5991
    @pennytravers5991 4 месяца назад

    I have been reading music for years as an amateur choral singer but NEVER got a true grip on timings. This video is a REVELATION! Thank you, thank you.

  • @lindawinn2568
    @lindawinn2568 Год назад +8

    Brilliant tutorial! I just can’t do it. But nothing comes naturally without practice. Thanks so much for this.

  • @squidork4355
    @squidork4355 Год назад +9

    this is so well made

  • @Thesmithsfan82
    @Thesmithsfan82 6 месяцев назад +1

    Tysm for this video! Just started learning guitar and figured I ought to try and read sheet music as well. This is super helpful and way more digestible than most other music videos I've seen. Thank you!

  • @nancyromanillosventic3549
    @nancyromanillosventic3549 Год назад +2

    Thanks for sharing, so very helpful to me cause I'm 1year in choir/Cantor but I don't know how to read notes .I'm so grateful while I'm scrolling in youtube i found this video now I can practice all by myself following this video.

  • @taato69
    @taato69 Год назад +3

    I loved it, I'll save this video and practice every day. I hope you'll make some more like this.

  • @musxaqu
    @musxaqu Год назад +3

    It was really helpful for me specifically, because this is the second month of my college going on, and I'm getting difficulty with vocal theory a lot.

  • @truthministry.
    @truthministry. 8 месяцев назад

    Been playing by ear for 40 years, I can play most things after one listen, but only this week have decided to finally learn reading music, this video was really helpful. Thank you.

  • @user-ox3zt7er2i
    @user-ox3zt7er2i 5 месяцев назад +1

    First time learning these rhythm. Your tutorial is making it easy for me

  • @michaelantony7028
    @michaelantony7028 Год назад +3

    I am a beginner, so the tutorisl came in very handy. Brilliant snd super explanation. Keep it up. Thank u Sir.

  • @michaelmoss5040
    @michaelmoss5040 Год назад +4

    Brilliant, I loved it, it’s a great music reading education, thank you. 🎶🎸🎷🎹😃

  • @BrokenG-String
    @BrokenG-String Год назад

    The helpful explanations, examples, exercises, visuals, and humor. *Chef's kiss* perfecto!

  • @rachelstacey3309
    @rachelstacey3309 8 месяцев назад +2

    Love it first time playing drums!

  • @WonTuSre
    @WonTuSre Год назад +5

    This is really helpful! Thank you👍

  • @robertvannoy1436
    @robertvannoy1436 Год назад +5

    Very nice review for Music Theory Class. Thanks!

  • @mihirbiswas1791
    @mihirbiswas1791 Год назад +2

    Your explanation makes
    it simple. Thanks a lot.

  • @richarddominguez5190
    @richarddominguez5190 Год назад +1

    A terrific learning tool. Thank you so much. This tool will help me do a better job at signing hymns at church services.

  • @edwardhugus2772
    @edwardhugus2772 Год назад +8

    You did a GREAT job! Your presentation was clearly explained with really good examples. I just subbed, I look forward to more great examples like this one!

  • @jemikloumigs
    @jemikloumigs Год назад +3

    Thanks for these. Please do the other time signatures and odd times. Thanks

  • @Cheesecake_mmm
    @Cheesecake_mmm Год назад +2

    This was super helpful!!! I was struggling to understand where I was going wrong on SimplyPiano. Loved the clear explanation and exercises

  • @CornishCockney
    @CornishCockney Год назад +1

    Never learned music but played it for 30+ years - sheet music itself remained a mystery as I play from chord charts instead. Great start thanks. Need to rest my geriatric brain now.

  • @janahijazi5899
    @janahijazi5899 Год назад +9

    This is such an amazing video! Makes me sad there's no advanced rhythms version of this
    Regardless the extending the counting exercise is a life saver

  • @ribka9241
    @ribka9241 5 месяцев назад +8

    Waitt, I laughed when brett popped out 😂

  • @lilali9797
    @lilali9797 Месяц назад +1

    Like many others in the comments, I definitely did not complement my self-taught piano knowledge with sheet music literacy. I will now be learning this for 40 hours a day to become the Ling Ling I can be

  • @ItsGisoo
    @ItsGisoo 4 месяца назад

    There are thousands of thousands of RUclips videos about this and this one was the only one I understood! Thanks for training us in the best way ❤❤

  • @viola0027
    @viola0027 3 года назад +21

    How about all eighth notes with a few sixteenth notes tied with them 😈 (nah that rhythm is hard)

    • @thementozone
      @thementozone  3 года назад +3

      Working on it! Though it will probably take 20 or so of these videos until the rhythms are challenging to you!

  • @teedtad2534
    @teedtad2534 Год назад +4

    Very good video! Well explained... Background 🎵🎶🎵🎶 music annoying! Best without it! Just do the lessons!!!

    • @Hamburgermfhelpme
      @Hamburgermfhelpme 8 месяцев назад

      The background music is good because it actually teaches you how to maintain focus while an alternative rhythm is going on around you. You’ll almost never get a piece where everyone is playing the exact same rhythm for the whole piece. Even if you’re playing a solo, accompaniment will play a different rhythm. I know it’s hard but you’ll get it with practice! -I’m a musician who’s been playing for 20 years btw

  • @madwoman8297
    @madwoman8297 9 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent! Got tongue-tied several times but unraveled it and carried on. Great teaching!

  • @Ston247
    @Ston247 Год назад +1

    I had a hard time with rhythmic dictation in school. I managed to pass, however. Our instructor had *a little mercy* on us. As long as we got the values correct, the *names* of tempos weren't factored in as high. (Whew) Guitar, trombone, trumpet, singing the FIRST thing I learned is how to friggin *Count.*

  • @championsociety5947
    @championsociety5947 6 месяцев назад

    Best teacher ever!!!❤🎉 God bless you!

  • @williamaustin9751
    @williamaustin9751 9 месяцев назад +1

    Simply brilliant, knowing and conveying.

  • @ketz_165
    @ketz_165 4 месяца назад

    I’m learning piano and needed a brush up on rhythm since my high school band days, this let me know what I was rusty on so thank you.

  • @NacekO
    @NacekO 7 дней назад

    Nicely explained. Love how the counting is always alligned with the background music.

  • @nnn7886
    @nnn7886 Год назад +1

    I just started learning music theory. This helped so so much.

  • @FrankPressley-rf4wt
    @FrankPressley-rf4wt Год назад +1

    YESSS,,, Practice is always helpful,,,, especially when it's something you need to train yourself on...

  • @amberruan366
    @amberruan366 Год назад +1

    Thank you!!!! Now I finally know how to count the beats.

  • @anvisinghrajawat
    @anvisinghrajawat 2 месяца назад

    I love how twoset is in this video. Thanks for teaching Mr. Mento!!

  • @darlao.7069
    @darlao.7069 24 дня назад

    Your videos are very pedagogical and cheerful! Thank you for being so clear

  • @user-bc5km3cr3i
    @user-bc5km3cr3i 5 месяцев назад +1

    Muchas gracias amigo, you took the mystery of music away from my head.

  • @amyherbito4022
    @amyherbito4022 4 месяца назад

    You’re an A1 music teacher.
    Love the way you are explained everything.
    Please keep your videos this your way of teaching music.
    Blessings.

  • @amangupta1464
    @amangupta1464 Год назад +1

    The most helpful video in RUclips for learning beats❤

  • @Jadesmorot
    @Jadesmorot Год назад +1

    Mr. Mento!!! this video was so fantastic and engaging, youre a genious

  • @Minnie_1013
    @Minnie_1013 3 месяца назад

    Thank you I'm watching right before a midterm test and I'm so thankful you helped me In 8 minutes more than my teacher the whole school year

  • @Ceara_ivy
    @Ceara_ivy 7 месяцев назад

    Istg if I could hug u rn for how much you've taught I legit would!! Thankyou so much for this!!!

  • @user-im9eh2rc6d
    @user-im9eh2rc6d 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much I am a beginner pianist but sheet music was really confusing so thank you for helping me and not just talking the whole time

  • @joywong23
    @joywong23 5 месяцев назад

    The best teaching after many utube beginner class on music, thank to rescue my learning on music.

  • @gracemonday5356
    @gracemonday5356 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow! Thank you so much. One of the best ,I have come accrosed so far. Simple to understand

  • @tejasvinnarayan2887
    @tejasvinnarayan2887 18 дней назад

    This is the best I have ever learned in music! THANKS!!

  • @SuperAcousticDude
    @SuperAcousticDude 9 месяцев назад

    You sir, are the definition of a good teacher.

  • @bonfacechokera5887
    @bonfacechokera5887 4 месяца назад

    This is the best video I've found explaining this... Amazing I'm super impressed

  • @rizikii
    @rizikii Год назад +2

    this video has helped me so much. it has been both easy and fun to follow.

  • @user-bh8uj3lj9d
    @user-bh8uj3lj9d 11 месяцев назад

    The best and the simplest video I’ve ever come across

  • @mechanicalfool
    @mechanicalfool Год назад

    Best teaching and method ive ever seen. Fantastic. Youre gifted!