Improve Your Musical Rhythm w/ Metronome Exercises (no instrument needed)

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
  • *New rhythm tutorial video with world renowned master musician Kevin Nathaniel: • Learn Rhythm Basics wi...
    Develop a stronger sense of rhythm and timing by practicing these basic clapping exercises with the metronome. I see a lot of musicians out there who are great at making good sounds and are funky and awesome sounding but their sense of rhythm is totally ungrounded. They speed up, they slow down and its almost beyond their control. I used to be like that but after years of practicing with the metronome very diligently I’ve finally come to a point where I can hold a rhythm and take the role of a drummer and ease into a consistent repetition and that’s what’s really makes music have a sense of grounding. So what I want to give to you is some very simple exercises that you can do without any instrument. We are just going to use a metronome and clapping to do all of this. If you don’t have a metronome, it’s totally fine, just use one of the free metronome sites or apps below.
    Free metronome on the web: metronomeonline.com
    Free metronome mobile app: eumlab.com/pro-metronome/
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  • @didgeproject
    @didgeproject  Před 2 lety +13

    Make sure to check out It's All About Rhythm with Kevin Nathaniel, which features many more clapping exercises of all difficulties: czcams.com/video/YtD3oOzkFp8/video.html

  • @juhyunjung8973
    @juhyunjung8973 Před 5 lety +984

    Thank you zlatan

  • @andrewmclellan3992
    @andrewmclellan3992 Před 3 lety +179

    I struggle immensely with these basic rhythms. Thanks you so much for putting in the time (no pun) in to making and posting these videos!

  • @sallie.
    @sallie. Před 4 lety +313

    I swear if I get another Simply Piano ad

    • @oneof134
      @oneof134 Před 4 lety +4

      Me lmaooooo

    • @_The_Moustash_
      @_The_Moustash_ Před 4 lety +15

      It's the universe trying to tell you something. Unless you're not looking to learn the piano. Then it's just the universe being an a**hole

    • @UnchainedEruption
      @UnchainedEruption Před 3 lety +2

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    • @shoyo9536
      @shoyo9536 Před 3 lety +1

      I feel you

    • @deadman8249
      @deadman8249 Před 3 lety +2

      You guys are getting ads🙄
      I am vanced user, never see any ads.

  • @bagsik9251
    @bagsik9251 Před 4 lety +139

    Here I am clapping in the middle of the night xD

  • @aubreyscott6058
    @aubreyscott6058 Před 6 lety +42

    my sense of rhythm is terrible, i appreciate you putting this up.
    as with a lot of 'self-teaching' style videos, the exercises are really what makes it an effective teaching tool. the practices you chose were specific and deliberate. thanks so much and very well done.

    • @didgeproject
      @didgeproject  Před 6 lety +1

      Aubrey Scott thank you so much! Theres more coming so subscribe to our channel to be notified

    • @samuelmwathi1666
      @samuelmwathi1666 Před 4 lety

      Following

  • @andyb2_mcr-uk
    @andyb2_mcr-uk Před 4 lety +9

    We are never to old to up our skills in music. this is very basic but I totally get it. I wish our drummer did too!! Andy (57 anos, punk/blues guiarist)

  • @charlmiev5622
    @charlmiev5622 Před 4 lety +178

    This is my main problem. People say I can sing beautifully but I am always out of tempo. 😔

    • @viv_karn
      @viv_karn Před 4 lety +7

      I'm having the same problem 😢

    • @koolbeans8292
      @koolbeans8292 Před 4 lety +19

      Charlmie Vera
      This is what I did after 40 years of people getting up and leaving while I played acoustic guitar. Went to jam session and someone sidelined me and said I needed to “meter”myself.
      And told me this same information.
      I bought a KLIQ , metropitch digital tuner
      With earphone Jack,
      Put it my ear every time I play.....
      EVERY TIME..... have the tick tick tick going. That’s your drummer.
      I Velcro’d it onto the neck of my guitar.
      Remember, you’re listeners don’t care if you miss a word or a chord but if you change tempo and they’re gonzo.
      Tempo=frequency=the beat=the rhythm
      Don’t play any song for two years without that metronome ticking in your ear..
      You’re welcome

    • @sherravasko8950
      @sherravasko8950 Před 3 lety +1

      Same ugh

    • @tehillahberson1840
      @tehillahberson1840 Před 3 lety

      Sameee

    • @jexplays
      @jexplays Před 3 lety

      Same

  • @russwilson2305
    @russwilson2305 Před 6 lety +134

    I used to practice to a metronome at 6 bpm. Took me awhile to get it.

    • @danieltkach2330
      @danieltkach2330 Před 4 lety +1

      Lol...

    • @robertlawson1184
      @robertlawson1184 Před 4 lety +41

      yeah, to play at 6bpm, you need to smoke lots of weed to get it right. Trust me.

    • @BibleStorm
      @BibleStorm Před 4 lety +3

      You'd have to memorise how long a second is and then clap on every 1st bat out of 10.

    • @proverbalizer
      @proverbalizer Před 4 lety +4

      where did you find a 6bpm metronome?

    • @ashmonkey2572
      @ashmonkey2572 Před 4 lety +2

      I don't know but i kinda doubt that.

  • @mikenbetsymorehousenichols8447

    This is basic stuff that’s so important to understand. I am finding it quite helpful. Thank you.

  • @user-ih2yn8xx6r
    @user-ih2yn8xx6r Před 17 dny

    Thankyou so much! I am always watching my friends mouth to stay with the rhythm as we sing. This will be a big help. Much appreciated🤗

  • @frasskanhaimusic2380
    @frasskanhaimusic2380 Před 2 lety +1

    Anybody believe is this technique and apply it will see big improvement. Thank you for the tip

  • @grady9752
    @grady9752 Před 3 lety +2

    You are So right AJ! It's tough having to say to someone, "Thanks for coming, we'll call you if we need you." Everyone knows what that really means. There are so many people with technical ability to spare but they just can't get in the pocket. If you tell me who your favorite musician is, I will tell you what's probably sitting on their coffee table at home! Do not be afraid of the metronome. Seriously people, this kid is SO right on with this message. You just gotta' get the groove and you just can't do that without practicing rhythm.

    • @didgeproject
      @didgeproject  Před 3 lety +1

      thanks grady... your words mean a lot. keep it going!

    • @revkelly58
      @revkelly58 Před 2 měsíci

      I have been playing congas for 30 yrs. Middle Eastern percussion for 16 yrs, Drum for weekly belly dance class, congas/ percussion at church, E-drum kit at weekly jam, samba band for 11 yrs. I practice with a metronome or drum machine regularly. Do drills with metronome. It’s said I am not the most ‘creative’ percussionist around, but that I am solid rock steady!

    • @grady9752
      @grady9752 Před 2 měsíci

      @@revkelly58 For anyone truly interested in this, there is a book (The Bible of Rhythm!) for teaching or learning rhythm called "Rhythmic Training." Super helpful.

  • @bo_su_4i239
    @bo_su_4i239 Před 3 lety +20

    No one:
    Literally no one:
    Me:vibin to the beatings
    Lmao

  • @lagartogrande1908
    @lagartogrande1908 Před 2 lety +6

    Clapping on the 4. Holding (maintainng) rhythm. Try 1 and 2 and 3 and FOUR and 1 and 2 and 3 and FOUR. Counting in such a way will help you greet the rhythm. You will establish a point of reference.
    Let the rhythm come to you, instead of you going to it. Create GROOVE.

  • @ewoutlagendijk8317
    @ewoutlagendijk8317 Před 7 lety +117

    Thank you! I have a very bad rhythm when playing guitar, but your lesson gives me confidence that I can still improve

    • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
      @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Před 6 lety +1

      Ewout Lagendijk curious how you got guitar lessons without your instructor being VERY adamant on the metronome?

    • @didgeproject
      @didgeproject  Před 6 lety +5

      Great to hear from you Ewout. I hope that this class and others to come can help musicians who play any instrument. What have you found most helpful in improving your rhythm?

    • @pedrofunes1278
      @pedrofunes1278 Před 4 lety +3

      So, it's been 2 years. Have you improved? I have an awful sense of rhythm and I'm looking for ideas to correct this

    • @incitatus634
      @incitatus634 Před 4 lety +2

      @@pedrofunes1278 Yeah I want to know, I am a really good player but sometimes my rhythm sense fails and I fail as a consequence even tho I'm technically proficient

  • @riflesightsonme2120
    @riflesightsonme2120 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Just so you know, it helped me understand a bit more for a person who is considerably musical knowledge illiterate ❤

  • @straightlife
    @straightlife Před 4 lety +16

    I thought it was impossible when we got to 1- - + - - 4 - it felt as if my head was going to explode and I’m relieved others felt the same. But after 3 days of practice with your video, I’m getting there. THANK YOU.

  • @nimluikham11
    @nimluikham11 Před 4 lety +6

    80 bpm
    1- Once every four beats for 3-4 mins. (Count in your head)
    2- 1 _ 3 4
    Rhythmic subdivisions-Syncopated rhythms
    (1+2+3+4+)
    3- Count the subdivisions/upbeats/"ands" and clap on them
    4- 1 2 + (3) + 4
    5- 1 + (2) + (3) + (4) + Eighth note subdivisions
    6- 1 (2) + (3) 4 (Count 1+2+3+4+)
    7- 1 + (2) + (3) + 4

    • @didgeproject
      @didgeproject  Před 4 lety +3

      Thanks for breaking this all down. It will be helpful for anyone who needs a quick guide to the exercises in this video!

    • @vaibhavkatiyar7356
      @vaibhavkatiyar7356 Před rokem

      Thanks a lot buddy

  • @ninajey7547
    @ninajey7547 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you for the brilliant lesson!

  • @GiselleTrujillo
    @GiselleTrujillo Před 6 lety

    EXCELLENT VIDEO, THANK YOU SO MUCH AJ.

  • @dr.topknot1467
    @dr.topknot1467 Před 2 lety +1

    i was in chamber orchestra in highschool and this video brought back so much!

    • @didgeproject
      @didgeproject  Před 2 lety

      The band directors like to have you count like this, right?

    • @dr.topknot1467
      @dr.topknot1467 Před 2 lety

      @@didgeproject yeah we would count out at piece before playing it

  • @coco0249
    @coco0249 Před 5 lety

    This video is of great help. Clear and straight to the point. You are the best.

  • @buynsell365
    @buynsell365 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for this valuable information. You did a great job explaining this. I am actually starting to understand and I love the simple exercises. Keep up the great work.

  • @Landaftertime
    @Landaftertime Před 3 lety +2

    This video is absolutely amazing! Thank you!

  • @Mikeshawtoday
    @Mikeshawtoday Před 4 lety +12

    I play flute. Rhythm is my weakest area. Your video helped me a lot, and I could see by the end, I was losing it. But the path is clear and I know what I have to do. I will say - this requires an act of faith. By practicing these exercises, which I know I clearly need to be able to do, I just can't visualize the benefit to my playing. Not yet. So like I say - I'm going on faith here, and I'll let you know how it works out. I'll save this video to my watch again practice list. You're a good teacher and it felt like you were looking at me clap and I felt the encouragement. Thanks again!

    • @athiyum5920
      @athiyum5920 Před rokem +2

      Did it work?

    • @Mikeshawtoday
      @Mikeshawtoday Před rokem +2

      @@athiyum5920 Just tried it again. It is a great video, but I need to come back to it more often than every 2 years! Haha! I have a lot of enthusiasm, but not a lot of consistency. I'll try to be better about this. I have been using a metronome over these past 2 years though, and that has helped.

    • @riflesightsonme2120
      @riflesightsonme2120 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@Mikeshawtodayhow'd it go?

  • @yoredul.b.496
    @yoredul.b.496 Před 3 lety +2

    pretty so much usefull. my huge gratitude

  • @Danamanzmusic
    @Danamanzmusic Před 4 lety +1

    This was excellent! Thank you😊

  • @pjhayes100
    @pjhayes100 Před 2 lety

    Great lesson. Thank you very much.

  • @BillDeef
    @BillDeef Před 6 lety

    Excellent. Very clear and direct.

  • @wandamitkiewicz5127
    @wandamitkiewicz5127 Před 3 lety

    You are amazing! You explain it so well! Thank you

  • @justthatgirl-ct4jo
    @justthatgirl-ct4jo Před 3 lety

    This is literally what I need. The very, very basics. I hope u have more videos like this!

  • @dauntiekay2768
    @dauntiekay2768 Před 6 lety

    Love this video--I will have to watch it again and practice the rhythms!

  • @kofimanning7026
    @kofimanning7026 Před 2 lety +1

    Great lesson. Thank you!!

  • @adamrosante5172
    @adamrosante5172 Před rokem

    Fantastic tutorial. Thank you!

  • @senoronofre
    @senoronofre Před 3 lety

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @kennethcarvalho3684
    @kennethcarvalho3684 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing video Zlatan.. very practical and helpful.

  • @smovey1015
    @smovey1015 Před 4 lety +5

    Absolutely love it. Thank you soooo much. Really starting from the basics and explaining it so well :)

  • @gitanjalipritchard7270
    @gitanjalipritchard7270 Před 3 lety +1

    Really helped me to understand. Beautiful explanation…
    Thank you

  • @cicada9780
    @cicada9780 Před rokem

    This is very good and solid exercise. Thank you.

  • @martarenardowitsch3634

    Ingenious video, thanks so much for it! It helped us so much.

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 Před 2 lety +1

    Merci (and) for (and) this.

  • @JitenderKandari
    @JitenderKandari Před 3 lety +1

    What a great lesson and explanation ...♥️♥️🙏🙏

  • @SusanRichardsDay
    @SusanRichardsDay Před měsícem +1

    It quickly went past the basics 🤣! Nice work here .

  • @PianoSpiceRackwithJim
    @PianoSpiceRackwithJim Před 2 lety +1

    LOVE YOUR STYLE - GREAT JOB!

  • @maameosei-kyeremeh6344
    @maameosei-kyeremeh6344 Před 3 lety +1

    Really Good Tutorial, Thank You.

  • @railsendgallery6151
    @railsendgallery6151 Před 3 lety +1

    Simple and smart! Thx.

  • @LianDyogi
    @LianDyogi Před 4 lety

    thank you so much for making this!

  • @mitchelhernandez8721
    @mitchelhernandez8721 Před rokem

    Thank you, this is very helpful for me.

  • @tommytheg9079
    @tommytheg9079 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the help. Great video lesson

  • @TheMightyKingzuru
    @TheMightyKingzuru Před 5 lety +1

    This was very helpful to me. Thanks a million, my appreciation!

  • @carlogojocruz2299
    @carlogojocruz2299 Před 5 lety +1

    thanks so much! this is very helpful. thanks.

  • @cherryann966
    @cherryann966 Před 5 lety

    You are great 👍 loved this tutorial

  • @marvinxu2950
    @marvinxu2950 Před 2 lety +3

    Great tutorial for people like me with zero knowledge of music theory. Thanks!

    • @didgeproject
      @didgeproject  Před 2 lety

      Happy to hear that you are benefitting from our video. May you have much success with your rhythm!

  • @rawreen
    @rawreen Před 5 lety +1

    This is going to help me SO much, thank you!

  • @ShivaayChopra
    @ShivaayChopra Před 6 lety

    You resolved a biggest problem of mine related to beats and metronome... Lot of accolades and million thanks..

  • @vestaxx_pitseleh2690
    @vestaxx_pitseleh2690 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for the video!

  • @lucarancan1289
    @lucarancan1289 Před 4 lety

    Great Video! Very Helpful and Fun! Thanks!

  • @ravinamkaur
    @ravinamkaur Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much! Very useful tools for the recorder too.

  • @acolon4617
    @acolon4617 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

  • @lauraly152
    @lauraly152 Před 4 lety

    Impress with your teaching technique! watch a lot of videos on rhythm and yours stand out in how you teach ! Thank you.

  • @mimimonbebe9077
    @mimimonbebe9077 Před 4 lety

    Amazing video, thank you so much 😭👏🏻

  • @torey6721
    @torey6721 Před 3 lety +1

    This was really helpful thank you!

  • @321gogogogo
    @321gogogogo Před 6 lety

    Great stuff. Nice to break things down and work on them.

  • @josephinebrown6631
    @josephinebrown6631 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you kindly

  • @diegomorales4413
    @diegomorales4413 Před 5 lety

    Illuminating, thanks!

  • @muchachallamuchacha981

    You're great! Thank you!!

  • @VitalBigras
    @VitalBigras Před 2 lety +1

    This is great, Thak You !

  • @AutoriaLibros
    @AutoriaLibros Před 2 lety +1

    Very useful, thanks!

  • @therelic2007
    @therelic2007 Před 3 lety

    Excellent....! Thank You. Every so often i ride my stationary (exercise ) bike to the metronome.

  • @affable.pebble
    @affable.pebble Před 3 měsíci

    Even just a little clapping along to metronome sounds so fun! Thanks, this is helpful for me as I'm learning bass.

  • @smileontravelandtoursptylt7048

    Best on CZcams by farr! thank you. It made me feel like i am not a waste of a good voice with my bad timing during recordings
    .

  • @troyleeable
    @troyleeable Před 2 lety +4

    Liked it. Short,sweet,straight to the point.

    • @didgeproject
      @didgeproject  Před 2 lety

      Check out It’s All About Rhythm: didgeproject.com/rhythm

  • @juditholeary5341
    @juditholeary5341 Před 4 lety

    Great Video!! Learning alot.

  • @neilagamboa9929
    @neilagamboa9929 Před 3 lety

    a good guide. thank u sir!

  • @mhmm3101
    @mhmm3101 Před 4 lety

    You opened my mind

  • @prosperurio4538
    @prosperurio4538 Před 2 lety +1

    This is real my problem thanks for good lesson 🙏

  • @elciomba
    @elciomba Před 4 lety

    Excellent.
    Thanks.

  • @robertsetnicar9602
    @robertsetnicar9602 Před 6 lety

    Great video,thank you.

  • @BoxerDogs
    @BoxerDogs Před 6 lety +4

    This is one of the most helpful music videos I have seen.

  • @carpenterfamily6198
    @carpenterfamily6198 Před 5 lety

    That was great - thank you !

  • @mahiboobnadaf4602
    @mahiboobnadaf4602 Před 5 lety

    Very interesting Mann !! Thank you so much !!

  • @Magicalfluidprocess
    @Magicalfluidprocess Před 3 lety

    I enjoyed this thanks for posting 👌great presentation skills

  • @yzeemusic7963
    @yzeemusic7963 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing amazing I loved it!!!

  • @lightgordijn273
    @lightgordijn273 Před 3 lety

    Awesome, thanks a lot

  • @daisygoodman411
    @daisygoodman411 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for your help

  • @milindgadwe5677
    @milindgadwe5677 Před 2 lety

    Thank u to giving me interest in this topic

  • @mare2raven
    @mare2raven Před 4 lety +1

    This was so helpful! Thank you!

  • @sarahdunham4396
    @sarahdunham4396 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you so much. This has been very helpful to me, beyond words helpful. I'm a songwriter and have just come back to songwriting after many years. I was trying metronome exercises on my guitar but this is better, to make up my own rhythm with that simple chart and clap to it. Awesome.

  • @jessewilson1616
    @jessewilson1616 Před 2 lety

    Awesome tutorial 🔥👍

  • @GFORGUITAR1
    @GFORGUITAR1 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much 🙏🏻

  • @jannettemalone4140
    @jannettemalone4140 Před 5 lety +1

    thank you. I'm exited to show this to my kids to practice.

  • @youtubeisevil
    @youtubeisevil Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video! I also like to do this to my favorite music. Really helpful.

  • @hollandparkosteopathicprac8544

    thank you, really helpful!

  • @SendilSelvan
    @SendilSelvan Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much for showing such a tactile method to approaching rhythm. I’m beginning to see how rhythm is the dots that connects everything in music, most importantly the spaces in between the beat and the spaces between the notes. I would like you to cover more advanced levels of this kind of lesson. Am categorically writing down the possibilities of rhythmic ideas possible in just one bar. And soon learn to mix and match the patterns that work best and also bring contrast. Thanks so much again dear soul 🖖🏽❤️☺️✌🏽

  • @dianawolf894
    @dianawolf894 Před 3 lety +2

    Clapping great! Another reason for metronome (i like mcadams) is proper ensemble score alignment. Luv it!

  • @grcfalcon
    @grcfalcon Před 5 lety

    Ecellent work. I wish I had your sense of rhythm and time. It helped me a lot to grasp a bit of this beautiful world called music.

  • @gavinvonmeyer3746
    @gavinvonmeyer3746 Před 5 lety

    Brilliant video!!

  • @theneutralplatform4834
    @theneutralplatform4834 Před 5 lety +5

    A.J. Block, Many thanks for this lesson, I found it really helpful, you have really helped me. Many many thanks

  • @alltheworldsadream
    @alltheworldsadream Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much dude.