Rhythm in music explained- How to get rhythm

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  • čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
  • In this video we explore rhythm in music, how to get rhythm, and practice your rhythm skills with some practical ( and hopefully fun!) exercises.
    I'm Ruairi, and I'm a London based percussionist and composer and make tutorials and documentaries about music.
    00:00 Intro
    1:02 What is Rhythm?
    1:36 What is Beat and Pulse?
    2:15 Using the Metronome
    3:31 Tip no. 1 - Vocalising Rhythm
    6:15 Vocalisation Exercise
    9:09 Tip no. 2 Counting Out Loud
    11:43 Tip no. 3 Synchronising Movement to the Beat
    12:20 Movement and Timing Exercise
    For more information about me: www.RuairiGlasheen.net/about
    The metronome app I am using in this video is called MetroTimer:
    onyx3.com/MetroTimer/
    More about my documentary Hidden Drummers documentary series: www.HiddenDrummers.com
    Lets connect on Facebook: / ruairiglashe. .
    Find me on Instagram: / ruairi_glas. .
    Tweet me on Twitter: / ruairi_glasheen
    ©Ruairi Glasheen 2020

Komentáře • 222

  • @bodhran
    @bodhran  Před 3 lety +39

    Thanks for checking out my video on rhythm and don't hesitate to ask any questions or share your thoughts here in the comments section 🎵👍

    • @sepi846
      @sepi846 Před 2 lety +1

      when you did Piccadilly and the mixture of syllables, is each syllable [piccadilly/1234] worth a click on the metronome? or is there a click per segment of syllable i.e. click = 1, click = 2, click = 3, click = 4, click = 1 and so on? if so How does this work when there is a mix of syllables? What is the limit on the syllable segment?

    • @alegreone
      @alegreone Před rokem +3

      You are such an amazing teacher and I love your sense of humor as well as how much effort you put into your tutorials.

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před rokem

      @@alegreone 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @geraldgalas4450
      @geraldgalas4450 Před rokem

      Your videos are really great. Very well done, and very informative.
      I have been studying piano for the past 16 months, and find great difficulty in maintaining a correct and constant beat.
      Your video on Rhythm is certainly helpful, and I have watched your video several times to glean as much as possible, and have practiced
      your exercises many times.
      I was wondering if you had any worksheets available to help in my practice, or any suggestions.
      Thank you,

  • @quodlibetful
    @quodlibetful Před 2 lety +167

    I am 80 years old and have played music most of my life. I only wish I had learned this when I was young. This method should be expanded and put into every school system. Thank you. I know this will help me to play better with others.

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 2 lety +22

      Warms my heart reading your comment - thank you ! Ruairi

    • @finblaster7
      @finblaster7 Před rokem +2

      @quodlibetful It is!
      My school has this video as a class resource lol 😂 I search for your video just to say this and subscribe btw

    • @4rg3s
      @4rg3s Před 9 měsíci +1

      I was born in the 90s but I wish I also had more music education in school in my home country. I grown up feeling like "illiterate" when it comes to music. Can't understand rhythm.

  • @SweatyStreams
    @SweatyStreams Před 8 měsíci +16

    Im 99 years old and i wish i learned this 209 years ago

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 8 měsíci +6

      Never too late!

    • @TiffanyIrene
      @TiffanyIrene Před měsícem

      so many things I’m learning later in life I feel like this about 😅 thank goodness for the internet!

  • @damnfk063
    @damnfk063 Před rokem +66

    The click that happens in your brain when you get this is incomparable to any other feeling. It's just so cool when your mind goes "ok here's how we do it" like playing a video game when you were younger and there's a level you couldn't pass and you threw the remote into the wall in anger. But when you come back to it the next day you pass that level first try. The new connections you feel your brain make is so exhilarating. Thank you this video

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před rokem +8

      I love that comparison! So true - thanks for writing.

  • @anthonyanderson2561
    @anthonyanderson2561 Před 7 měsíci +10

    I saw my dr yesterday and he said you need to learn something different. I had a stroke and my brain needs to learn something new. Hopefully this helps me. Thank you 😊

  • @sovka8394
    @sovka8394 Před 2 měsíci +3

    The best metronome tutorial on CZcams. Most videos tend to overexplain it to the point it is confusing. However, you, sir, did a great job! Thank you.

  • @UnkaDon
    @UnkaDon Před 3 lety +10

    This should be required viewing for all would-be drummers and bass players.

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 3 lety

      Glad you think its helpful- thanks for the kind words!

    • @MayanPatel1
      @MayanPatel1 Před měsícem

      also anyone that says they can't dance, it's basically the same!

  • @twistedbunny
    @twistedbunny Před 6 měsíci +7

    At first i thought this video was too complex but after a while it turns out it's really easy to understand and it holds a lot of information, thanks man, a lot, may Odin bless you

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Glad it helped!

  • @angusforeman3204
    @angusforeman3204 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Thank you Sir. As a someone who has always found picking out and keeping the rhythm nigh on impossible, you clear and run teaching is like mana from heaven. You are a great teacher. Thank you

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 9 měsíci

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the nice words. Ruairi

  • @inalangner4274
    @inalangner4274 Před rokem +8

    Thank you for your explanations and the exercises you show. Those "naturals" always say "It is easy, go with your feelings" and never show exercises, how to develop a sense for rhythm. Your video was really helpful, thank you Ruairi!

  • @t.lnnnnx
    @t.lnnnnx Před 8 měsíci +3

    wooww the last method is incredible

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 8 měsíci

      Glad you found it helpful!

  • @user-yy2hc2up6k
    @user-yy2hc2up6k Před 16 dny

    In my book Sir, You have been nominated and won the Best Music teacher ever. Miracles happen when a teacher knows what he is doing and cares enough to explain it without any sarcasm or elitist behavior. You have my sincerest appreciation and respect. I Thank you Sir!

  • @udkline
    @udkline Před 2 lety +6

    Not only are the suggestions great, but the editing is clever too. Well done!

  • @estarling8766
    @estarling8766 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Your positive energy is boosting the whole YT ! :-)
    This was a lovely intro class. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with many.

  • @BlackBearSixTV
    @BlackBearSixTV Před rokem +1

    Very, very nice and clear lesson - thanks!

  • @fallback780
    @fallback780 Před měsícem

    I can’t believe this useful video is out there and I I only discovered this now. Thank You

  • @natalieadams4761
    @natalieadams4761 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Excellent explanation. Finally getting it. Thank you! :D

  • @arushakeerthisinghakatz4554

    Wonderfully explained

  • @NicolettCoburn
    @NicolettCoburn Před 6 měsíci +1

    This video was so cool, so useful and I'll be trying all the tips, I'm a bass player and struggling with timing a bit, but you made it superfun to learn. thanks heaps :)

  • @jimtessin4130
    @jimtessin4130 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent!!!!
    Thank you!!!!!

  • @mwpoppy7162
    @mwpoppy7162 Před rokem +3

    Wow….fascinating Ruairi …..I’m very interested in the interconnection between language and music and I’m looking forwards to checking out your documentary….thanks for sharing musical theory and your passions in such enjoyable video’s🙏

  • @barryhill3069
    @barryhill3069 Před rokem +2

    Honestly, I am 72 years old and never felt I understood rhythm, beat, and time. I have a tendency to overthink such things, and I probably have a lack of naturally engrained rhythm; even though I love music, naturally, want to move to the music and somewhat play guitar. I wish I had had such clear instructions about 65 years ago :) Honestly, this is great. THANK YOU!

  • @katieeldridge8867
    @katieeldridge8867 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks, man! Super helpful

  • @fionahill-heaton6495
    @fionahill-heaton6495 Před měsícem

    You unlocked everything,thanks!

  • @BarbaraGail_drum_song_dance
    @BarbaraGail_drum_song_dance Před 5 měsíci

    Say it and play it! I teach rhythm and I loved your video, you’re a fun and great teacher, you communicate clearly and with joy. Thank you! 😊👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @davidhall92
    @davidhall92 Před 2 měsíci

    Brilliant Lesson. Thank you man. 😊

  • @mwpoppy7162
    @mwpoppy7162 Před rokem +1

    Excellent …..love the stomping excercise…..I went to see Stomp once 🙏

  • @Lil-song
    @Lil-song Před rokem +1

    Ruairi! Hope you've been to Chicago to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! One week before St. Patricks day the Chicago River is dyed Green. The green dye was originally used to help in the effort to clean up the river's waterfront areas. According to NPR, when Richard J. Daley assumed mayorship of Chicago in 1955. You are the Irish Blessing on CZcams!

  • @hansy1305
    @hansy1305 Před 6 dny

    Brilliant, massively helpful, thanks!

  • @yamitmaman6777
    @yamitmaman6777 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much ! it’s very helpful 🎶🙏🏻❤️

  • @michaelschwartz8922
    @michaelschwartz8922 Před 4 měsíci

    New to music and the guitar.. this really helped this old guy out.

  • @lovetaikolovelife9794
    @lovetaikolovelife9794 Před 3 lety +3

    Ruairi excellent, clear and fun video tutorial as always!! Wonderful! ❤️

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 3 lety

      Thank you dear Sensei 🙏🙌

  • @jeremiedumontgrant3648
    @jeremiedumontgrant3648 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for all the video mate, practice every week, cheers

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 3 lety

      Great stuff Jeremie- enjoy the practice! Ruairi

  • @darlenebonney3871
    @darlenebonney3871 Před rokem +2

    Best lesson I’ve ever had. I took a semester of music . However, I understand more from this than the class.👍🏼

  • @rajeshhkkapoor8549
    @rajeshhkkapoor8549 Před rokem +1

    beautifully explained sir.
    thank you so much for your time and effort and patience.🔱❇♾🏁

  • @esmeraldagonzales1103
    @esmeraldagonzales1103 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you! I’ve listened to other videos and I’m so hard headed I wasn’t getting it Finally I get it! Yay!!

  • @AlexPetcu
    @AlexPetcu Před rokem +1

    Amazing video Ruairi. I love your straight forward way of explaining things.

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před rokem

      You lead the way Alex! I'm just following you 🙏 Thanks for the kind words.

  • @mikkelsv4804
    @mikkelsv4804 Před 3 lety +14

    When I was a kid I was in a music theory class for over ten years. We did this stuff exactly and I have to say having done the speaking and moving from a young age its made a huge difference in my music. But also the class was super fun bc us little kids got to jump around all the time!

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 3 lety +1

      Fantastic stuff Mikkel- thats the way to do it! Ruairi

  • @recreationalliesure.6330
    @recreationalliesure.6330 Před 6 měsíci

    Please make some more exercises of this kind,, its really helpful 🙏

  • @rolfgilliard4130
    @rolfgilliard4130 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent. So simple to understand ,so important to know.

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Rolf - glad you found it helpful. Warm wishes, Ruairi

  • @maureengrant9077
    @maureengrant9077 Před rokem +3

    This was an amazing lesson. Thankyou Ruairi.

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před rokem

      You're so welcome Maureen!

  • @jenibylsma9845
    @jenibylsma9845 Před 3 lety +12

    Thanks Ruairi for another awesome, fun video! What a great way to awaken those instinctive rhythms we all possess. I think this would also be a brilliant way to teach kids about rhythm. 😁

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much Jeni - glad you had fun with it :) Ruairi

  • @anthonypetroneiii2260
    @anthonypetroneiii2260 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Ruairi, Thank you, thank you! This was awesome! Very useful, practical, and fun! Thank you for these tools and ideas!
    Good luck in creating new content!

  • @ulyssesjoyce2793
    @ulyssesjoyce2793 Před rokem +3

    It really shows you love rythm and teaching! Very nice video!

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před rokem +1

      Thank you very much!🙏

  • @vishalverse3079
    @vishalverse3079 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks man.... Its a big help

  • @dylejo8058
    @dylejo8058 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for this great video! 👍🏾

  • @mikenco
    @mikenco Před 3 lety +6

    Brilliant teaching method, thank you Ruairi!

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 3 lety +1

      You are very welcome!

  • @themidireporter3357
    @themidireporter3357 Před 2 lety +4

    I had a poor since of rhythm and this has helped me practice. Thank you so much. Slainte!

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 2 lety

      Delighted it was a help 🙏

  • @Human_Behaviour_Analyst
    @Human_Behaviour_Analyst Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for this amazing tutorial

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 2 lety

      Glad you liked it! ☀️

  • @toddshook1765
    @toddshook1765 Před rokem +2

    One of the things thank I worry about trying to play drums is getting all 4 limbs to work together. I will work on this exercise so to get my mind and body in rhythm.
    I am so intrigued in percussion and the drums.
    Thanks.

  • @fionahill-heaton6495
    @fionahill-heaton6495 Před měsícem

    As a piper, love yr video, glad I found you! Thanks.

  • @CelineOlguin-yz8kp
    @CelineOlguin-yz8kp Před rokem +1

    thank you so so much for this ! just beginning music and this helped so much 💗 will binge watch your other vids 😊

  • @Paloloeq
    @Paloloeq Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much. I love the way you explain. It is evident that you love what you do. Subscribed.

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 2 lety +1

      I appreciate that Otro! Thank you

  • @takakokobayashi3594
    @takakokobayashi3594 Před 2 lety

    thank you so much!!
    I love your way and your attitude 💓

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much!!

  • @mariannboyan4034
    @mariannboyan4034 Před měsícem

    I am learning how to play guitar for the first time and one of my homework assignments is to work on rythym. This video is wonderful. Thank you Rauri

  • @leewilliams3170
    @leewilliams3170 Před 10 měsíci +3

    You are an incredible teacher, thank you! 🙏

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 10 měsíci

      You're very welcome!

  • @bhashemi731
    @bhashemi731 Před měsícem

    WoW.. that was quite intresting and useful. Thank you. 🤘

  • @Reddragon283
    @Reddragon283 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this amazing video, you are a wonderful educator 👏

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks for the kind comment! So glad you found it helpful -Ruairi

  • @LorenzoGrimaldi
    @LorenzoGrimaldi Před 2 lety +10

    I have always had problem feeling the rhythm. Thank you for sharing these exercises. I'll definitely try them.

    • @Yassir.A.P.
      @Yassir.A.P. Před rokem +1

      feel some improvement after some time of practices?

  • @Marcvitoria
    @Marcvitoria Před měsícem

    Excelente aula!!

  • @lifeonmars1044
    @lifeonmars1044 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you, Ruairi! 😁

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching 🙏🙌

  • @adityab10
    @adityab10 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow excellent presentation....thanks ruairi..

  • @Gbwdoings
    @Gbwdoings Před měsícem

    I love this so much

  • @wobugaosuni
    @wobugaosuni Před rokem +1

    Fantastic video and very helpful. Thank you.

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před rokem

      Glad it was helpful Tom!

  • @TrillBuddhist369
    @TrillBuddhist369 Před 4 měsíci +1

    As a dancer this really , is insightful, I appreciate you

  • @holypotato6983
    @holypotato6983 Před rokem +2

    Holy sh*******ttt! You're aWesome! The concept of this video, editing, quality and just the way you talk and explain things it's just so smart and helpful! I was terrified of learning rhythm, but I guess I'm just not anymore! :D

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před rokem +1

      Awesome! So glad you found it helpful - have fun and thanks for the kind words!

  • @heinzrobens3439
    @heinzrobens3439 Před rokem +1

    🙂utmost useful to awaken inner rhythmus !

  • @MildBoook
    @MildBoook Před rokem +2

    Very good lesson. Thank you a lot!

  • @DutGi
    @DutGi Před 8 měsíci +2

    Amazing! Thank u!❤

  • @rontan8433
    @rontan8433 Před 3 měsíci +1

    The stump stump knee knee method is really useful to learn rhythm techniques

  • @mongoloolloo
    @mongoloolloo Před 2 lety +1

    Very good concentrated explanation.

  • @sheltersonic5499
    @sheltersonic5499 Před 8 dny

    never someone explained the timing so well,even at school,thank you so much,could you explain how to match melody to the rhythm

  • @teonabaraboiu2295
    @teonabaraboiu2295 Před rokem +6

    I'm learning to play the bass guitar and I'm struggling with the rhythm aspect of it, so thanks a lot for this video! I'll try the exercises and hopefully I'll get better at it

  • @Samixlixie
    @Samixlixie Před 6 měsíci

    Omg it was really helpful and working great for a beginner 🤧💖

  • @arushakeerthisinghakatz4554

    Pls send more videos on timing great explanation

  • @markielinhart
    @markielinhart Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much Ruairi, as an emerging drummer (at age 78) interested in mostly jazz, this lesson cuts through big time. I’ve subbed for more…👏👏✌️🌻🇦🇺

  • @briellef.4712
    @briellef.4712 Před rokem +1

    Keep doing these videos, you're really good at teaching :)

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před rokem

      Thanks for the kind words! More on the way

  • @WORLDDRUMCLUB
    @WORLDDRUMCLUB Před 27 dny +1

    Nice video and lesson, Ruairi. Those trained in Orff-Schulwerk will find some of these ideas and suggestions familiar. It's always good advice to start in the body, voice, and simple movements before moving to instruments. We all have our "native instruments" we can develop and you provide some accessible ways to do that, in rhythm. Great job!

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 27 dny

      Thank you so much Kalani, you lead the way! Ruairi

  • @drmarxx
    @drmarxx Před 2 lety +3

    The best tutorial on rhythm I have seen. I'm have been trying to play a string instrument since forever and have been unable to coordinate my right and left hand and this tutorial has helped greatly. Thank you. Watched some of your INDIA videos too, great stuff. Tea, coffee, Piccadilly, tea…

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 2 lety

      Fantastic- delighted it was a help Marc, and thanks for checking India doc out too. All the best, Ruairi

  • @maikisstar8782
    @maikisstar8782 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you!

  • @dulceyuvia
    @dulceyuvia Před rokem +3

    After clicking so many videos, including preschooler videos, this video was the one I could understand completely! Thank you so much you are something special😅 you see I love to sing, but I never understood rhythm till now, this is really is going to impact the way I sing.

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před rokem

      Really glad it helped! 🙏

  • @patfiddles
    @patfiddles Před 7 měsíci

    Wow- this video really helps me get it- over-lapping the visual aspects of the notes/ words with the sound of the metronome and saying the words out loud really helped this click for me. I thought Piccadilly was 4 beats, but in your examples, its 1 beat over 4 sixteenth notes. My music teacher would sometimes mark the beats on complicated sections of music for me and I was OK when the beat would fall on a note or a rest- but sometimes it would fall in-between two notes and that would drive me crazy. The clicks on the metronome are like mile markers- they can hit at the start of a tone, in the middle of a tone, or on a rest. Thanks for this informative video.

  • @dizzysdiamonds
    @dizzysdiamonds Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a great explanation ....my 9 yr old daughter loves it !!!! Thnx so much ...

  • @fade5364
    @fade5364 Před 19 dny

    this is incredibly heplful! My dad is deeply into dancing, but he seems to have some problems with rythm and dancing on time, so i started giving him some sort of lessons (i'm a producer btw), but i hope this video really helps out, cause i'll be sending it to him. Great work

  • @leabaker7278
    @leabaker7278 Před 10 měsíci +1

    So helpful in training Acappella singers!

  • @AMIR55312
    @AMIR55312 Před 2 lety +2

    This was helpful as I don't really have what we call "a sense of rhythm "and using these exercises seems to help build that.

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 2 lety +1

      Delighted it was helpful - I believe rhythm is developed with practice so keep going!

  • @Lil-song
    @Lil-song Před rokem +1

    Ruairi! You are a fantastic film talent, a natural National Geographic guide of world Rhythms & I am enjoyed all 4 of your Hidden Drum films, playful tutorials. With this video I wrote down your Stomp 2x +Knees 2x + Chest2x - Clap 1x - @ 70BPMs just like a recipe in order so I can practice without the video. Genius to tell us to use the metronome with the human voice not the wooden block counting. I didn't know that was an option! I am an adult new music student and your videos are the sugar in my coffee!! Thank you for making the impossible possible. You explain your "Why" so well! Thank you for all your video efforts& drum talents they are noticed & greatly appreciated!

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for the kind words, and it makes me so happy that you are finding the videos helpful!

  • @kevingodding9316
    @kevingodding9316 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great Video 👍👍👍

  • @justiceteacher8906
    @justiceteacher8906 Před 3 měsíci

    Great i have learned from this

  • @galaATL2
    @galaATL2 Před 2 měsíci

    Best tutorial congratulations

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 2 měsíci

      Glad you think so!

  • @littleealingmusic9037
    @littleealingmusic9037 Před 3 lety +3

    Super clear, Ruairi. Thank you for putting this together. I'll be showing my kids at school - I know they'll love it. Syllables....!

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 3 lety

      Delighted to read this A! Thanks for the kind words and Happy New Year!

  • @user-rl9gn8zf6x
    @user-rl9gn8zf6x Před 3 měsíci

    Just what I needed. For the first time I feel I might be able to develop musicality

  • @MSEC-mc3di
    @MSEC-mc3di Před rokem +2

    this is very good i learnt so much as a beginner

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před rokem

      Really glad to hear that!

  • @DMT4Dinner
    @DMT4Dinner Před 8 měsíci

    Great vid ty

  • @mwpoppy7162
    @mwpoppy7162 Před rokem +1

    Thanks so much Ruairi 🙏I enjoy your videos and way of teaching and explaining.Do you teach an online music course?

  • @Maynard0504
    @Maynard0504 Před rokem +1

    10:26
    did these on my guitar. it really helped me feel subdivisions better

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před rokem +1

      fantastic - glad to hear it was helpful!

  • @NotJenOrJane
    @NotJenOrJane Před 3 lety +1

    I will try this with my 9 year old son. Thanks for the fun ideas

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 3 lety

      Great stuff! Thanks for watching :-)

  • @gtxpizzaplug
    @gtxpizzaplug Před rokem

    My string teacher in high-school would give us sight reading exercises by making us say the note name, clap the note timing, and to tap our foot to the pulse. Talk about tightening up.

  • @arushakeerthisinghakatz4554

    Excellent

  • @therehearsalroom5572
    @therehearsalroom5572 Před 7 měsíci

    so helpful, thank you!
    -Parker R

    • @bodhran
      @bodhran  Před 7 měsíci

      Glad it was helpful!