How to Count Basic Rhythms

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  • čas přidán 28. 06. 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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Komentáře • 934

  • @briidanielle_
    @briidanielle_ Před 9 měsíci +334

    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  Před 9 měsíci +16

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

    • @CPSYPaulianthangHauzel
      @CPSYPaulianthangHauzel Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@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 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Very true. It's really helped me too.

    • @user-vq7mm6yt4x
      @user-vq7mm6yt4x Před 8 měsíci

      @@thementozoneWow!

    • @DennieMilan
      @DennieMilan Před 8 měsíci

      😂t

  • @cmart020
    @cmart020 Před rokem +690

    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 Před 10 měsíci +27

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

    • @thementozone
      @thementozone  Před 10 měsíci +19

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

    • @righthand4314
      @righthand4314 Před 10 měsíci +5

      It’s truly helpful 😊

    • @24sowl11
      @24sowl11 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci

      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 Před 8 měsíci +45

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

  • @thementozone
    @thementozone  Před 10 měsíci +132

    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 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 8 měsíci +1

      This vdo is very fun.
      Thank you ❤

    • @user-vq7mm6yt4x
      @user-vq7mm6yt4x Před 8 měsíci

      @@brigidsheehan9601Same

    • @user-vq7mm6yt4x
      @user-vq7mm6yt4x Před 8 měsíci

      Same

    • @maranathanono1510
      @maranathanono1510 Před 6 měsíci +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?

  • @kab1105
    @kab1105 Před rokem +247

    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

  • @sammymaldonado8598
    @sammymaldonado8598 Před 11 měsíci +40

    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 Před rokem +13

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

  • @erlindagulane7679
    @erlindagulane7679 Před rokem +7

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

  • @scarletm8992
    @scarletm8992 Před 8 měsíci +5

    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.

  • @christopherbascom1629
    @christopherbascom1629 Před 6 měsíci +18

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

    • @TD7PMRS
      @TD7PMRS Před 4 dny +1

      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 Před 4 dny +1

      You and me bro

    • @TD7PMRS
      @TD7PMRS Před 4 dny +1

      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

    • @kaylamongiovi-oe6er
      @kaylamongiovi-oe6er Před 2 dny +1

      Bro same

    • @TD7PMRS
      @TD7PMRS Před 2 dny +1

      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

  • @jasonbarrette4980
    @jasonbarrette4980 Před rokem +146

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

  • @hallows7568
    @hallows7568 Před 8 měsíci +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.

  • @icuc1314
    @icuc1314 Před 9 měsíci +28

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

  • @BlueNegra79
    @BlueNegra79 Před rokem +5

    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

  • @jazminemartinez4215
    @jazminemartinez4215 Před měsícem +2

    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.

  • @annatasha17
    @annatasha17 Před dnem

    Please dont stop making videos. I truly believe you are the only person who can teach me music

  • @siliveliosakalia6397
    @siliveliosakalia6397 Před rokem +27

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

  • @thesamwisegamegee
    @thesamwisegamegee Před 6 měsíci +5

    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!

  • @gurjantm
    @gurjantm Před rokem +43

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

  • @mistress_of_the_dark380
    @mistress_of_the_dark380 Před 8 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @elizabetharias6989
    @elizabetharias6989 Před rokem +17

    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!

  • @mick947
    @mick947 Před rokem +5

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

  • @xhinax
    @xhinax Před 3 měsíci +3

    this guy teaches better than my music teacher fr

  • @kinolimuru5375
    @kinolimuru5375 Před rokem +4

    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

  • @ukulelepraises
    @ukulelepraises Před rokem +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! 🕯️

  • @catchison8671
    @catchison8671 Před rokem +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!!!🥰👏🏼👏🏼

  • @truthministry.
    @truthministry. Před 6 měsíci

    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.

  • @pennytravers5991
    @pennytravers5991 Před 2 měsíci

    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.

  • @tayvonadale487
    @tayvonadale487 Před rokem +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!

  • @mystelle
    @mystelle Před rokem +4

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

  • @robh5695
    @robh5695 Před 3 měsíci +2

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

  • @justtem9671
    @justtem9671 Před rokem +2

    This video was ungodly amounts of fun. Pure joy

  • @lindawinn2568
    @lindawinn2568 Před rokem +8

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

  • @KingsleyMusicLessons
    @KingsleyMusicLessons Před 8 měsíci +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! 💯👏

  • @itssoritojangru
    @itssoritojangru Před 10 měsíci +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 😃😃😃

  • @ItsGisoo
    @ItsGisoo Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @SBL62
    @SBL62 Před rokem +61

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

  • @4real883
    @4real883 Před rokem +23

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

  • @Thesmithsfan82
    @Thesmithsfan82 Před 4 měsíci +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!

  • @goldmaestro
    @goldmaestro Před 5 měsíci +2

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

  • @Kennychoco22
    @Kennychoco22 Před 11 měsíci +20

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

  • @liyuooo
    @liyuooo Před 10 měsíci +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 ❤

  • @Ston247
    @Ston247 Před rokem +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.*

  • @madwoman8297
    @madwoman8297 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @dmt2054
    @dmt2054 Před rokem +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. 👍

  • @musxaqu
    @musxaqu Před rokem +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.

  • @business3207
    @business3207 Před 2 měsíci +2

    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. ❤️

  • @sallyojie7029
    @sallyojie7029 Před 3 měsíci +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

  • @denisebartell
    @denisebartell Před rokem +9

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

    • @thementozone
      @thementozone  Před rokem +1

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

    • @rajtanubagchi5356
      @rajtanubagchi5356 Před rokem +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

  • @taato69
    @taato69 Před rokem +3

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

  • @richarddominguez5190
    @richarddominguez5190 Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @SuperAcousticDude
    @SuperAcousticDude Před 7 měsíci

    You sir, are the definition of a good teacher.

  • @antaravaishnavi
    @antaravaishnavi Před rokem +6

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

  • @Bert805
    @Bert805 Před rokem +6

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

  • @WolfBlade606
    @WolfBlade606 Před 7 měsíci

    excellent video, you know its good when 2 years later people are still being helped by it. You're doing good work, buddy!

  • @ultimate1024
    @ultimate1024 Před rokem +2

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

  • @robertvannoy1436
    @robertvannoy1436 Před rokem +5

    Very nice review for Music Theory Class. Thanks!

  • @WonTuSre
    @WonTuSre Před rokem +5

    This is really helpful! Thank you👍

  • @nancyromanillosventic3549

    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.

  • @BrokenG-String
    @BrokenG-String Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @michaelmoss5040
    @michaelmoss5040 Před rokem +4

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

  • @janahijazi5899
    @janahijazi5899 Před rokem +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

  • @CornishCockney
    @CornishCockney Před rokem +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.

  • @mihirbiswas1791
    @mihirbiswas1791 Před rokem +2

    Your explanation makes
    it simple. Thanks a lot.

  • @michaelantony7028
    @michaelantony7028 Před rokem +3

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

  • @squidork4355
    @squidork4355 Před rokem +9

    this is so well made

  • @aymenbenhamida950
    @aymenbenhamida950 Před 7 měsíci

    Man you're among the most pedagogic teachers I've ever seen in my life.

  • @user-fk4bl7im8e
    @user-fk4bl7im8e Před 28 dny

    I studied this for 2 years and never understood a thing , and now in less than 10 minutes i understand it all , thanksss

  • @jemikloumigs
    @jemikloumigs Před rokem +3

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

  • @edwardhugus2772
    @edwardhugus2772 Před rokem +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!

  • @beornthebear.8220
    @beornthebear.8220 Před 7 měsíci

    This has been a good reminder for me. I knew the notes for quite a while but had forgotten the rests. Thank!

  • @championsociety5947
    @championsociety5947 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @viola0027
    @viola0027 Před 2 lety +21

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

    • @thementozone
      @thementozone  Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @teedtad2534
    @teedtad2534 Před rokem +4

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

    • @Hamburgermfhelpme
      @Hamburgermfhelpme Před 6 měsíci

      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

  • @DangerWifeDodd
    @DangerWifeDodd Před 4 měsíci

    I've been playing piano for over 25 years and this is literally the clearest I've ever had anything explained

  • @williamaustin9751
    @williamaustin9751 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Simply brilliant, knowing and conveying.

  • @magdalenapupovac3312
    @magdalenapupovac3312 Před 8 měsíci

    You are the mentor I need.

  • @rachelstacey3309
    @rachelstacey3309 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Love it first time playing drums!

  • @amyherbito4022
    @amyherbito4022 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @paramtapkaushal2292
    @paramtapkaushal2292 Před rokem +1

    Man I'm 26, and this was the video from which I am taking a 100% value home, including your voice which is 🔥 hot

  • @user-bc5km3cr3i
    @user-bc5km3cr3i Před 3 měsíci +1

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

  • @melanovapedia7924
    @melanovapedia7924 Před 3 měsíci +2

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

  • @rizikii
    @rizikii Před rokem +2

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

  • @ketz_165
    @ketz_165 Před 2 měsíci

    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.

  • @nebeonyekachi5759
    @nebeonyekachi5759 Před 6 měsíci

    This is by far the simplest
    Of the basics classes I have had

  • @divingthaoful
    @divingthaoful Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Mento, I just found your piano lesson to help people beginners how to count basic rhythms very helpful. I will continue watching and hope you safe time going to put next lesson we can follow. Thank you so much

  • @Cheesecake_mmm
    @Cheesecake_mmm Před 10 měsíci +2

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

  • @baumesindtoll.9408
    @baumesindtoll.9408 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This was SO helpful, well explained and good learning sections. Thank you so much!

  • @AtlasJSmith
    @AtlasJSmith Před 7 měsíci

    dude this is the BEST video on notation. THANK YOU!

  • @mxgickm
    @mxgickm Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you! Very helpful and easy to follow along. Much appreciated

  • @user-bh8uj3lj9d
    @user-bh8uj3lj9d Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @localhero26
    @localhero26 Před 9 měsíci

    Without doubt the best video ever explaining rhythm, pure genius, thank you.

  • @johnnymarin5035
    @johnnymarin5035 Před 9 měsíci

    This was an incredible experience. Thank you so much for this.

  • @amberruan366
    @amberruan366 Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @steveebhodaghe5721
    @steveebhodaghe5721 Před 8 měsíci

    You know your stuff. I will be following you!!!

  • @christinewalters8576
    @christinewalters8576 Před rokem +1

    Love it 😊 thank you. I've been doing it differently all along

  • @user-ox3zt7er2i
    @user-ox3zt7er2i Před 3 měsíci +1

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

  • @mattflix69
    @mattflix69 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @nelgchannel9661
    @nelgchannel9661 Před rokem +2

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

  • @marianolen4214
    @marianolen4214 Před 7 měsíci

    Very much appreciate your teaching!