Decoding Rhythm: how to play rhythms that seem hard (but really aren't)

We learn how to play rhythms that appear more complicated than they actually are. Turns out, most rhythms are just wearing an elaborate disguise--using ties and rests to obscure a pretty simple nature underneath.
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Rhythm video #1: • Play any RHYTHM easily...
The technique we use will train the eye to keep track of the beat, turning rhythmic "clutter" into useful information. This is a big step toward the tremendously valuable skill of being able to look at any piece of sheet music and play it at first sight, while perfecting our sense of rhythm at the same time!
In short, we're sight-reading rhythms with ties, rests and syncopation.

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One's ability to explain complex things in a simple manner is evidence of his knowledge of the material.

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[@warnerbroken8973]

I started taking sight reading very seriously because I was about to begin piano lessons and I wanted to be somewhat familiar with the basics. Except all the useful stuff like notes, semantics, etc., I began to watch Saher's videos about rhythm every single day until my lessons would start (this while was for about a month). I applied this knowledge building my own examples, too. My teacher told me it's unbelievavable how you grasped rhythm without proper guidance. Then I show him Galt. He told me very positive things about the tutorials, and also found the presentation extremely helpful. peace to all of you guyz and keep it up

[@donindri]

Thanks for showing me how much I suck at reading rhythm! Seriously, a weak area for me. Good to know what to focus on. Thanks.

[@Carolo3972]

the greatest rhythm videotutorial I've seen. congratulations. You make it easy, what isn't in the beginnig. for jazz lovers, would you creaty a swing rhythm tutorial? Thank you un advance saher

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Carlos Carbonell definitely a swing rhythm..

[@ojoyful1]

Play, pause repeat...over and over until I started to really get it. Thank you so much for helping me organize my thoughts!!

[@RichJCW]

I don't often feel compelled to comment on a video but this series is one of the most useful things I have come across; it has helped me tremendously. Thank you so much for posting it!

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I love your voice.

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It's calming 😊

[@DemetriusFuller]

Sublime. The video itself just SOUNDS beautiful. The voice itself is a rather lovely "Da-Da-Da" itself.

[@royroyb4530]

idk if you'll ever see this, but you just made a seemingly simple part of music that I couldn't wrap my head around into something super easy for me to understand and apply to my own music. You have a lovely way of explaining things. Please keep doing this, thank you so much!

[@hudson9488]

I can't believe why you don't have a million subscribers, you are a great help

[@chicofariasguitar]

Congratulations! Could you do a vídeo about reading Brazilian and cuban rhythms, mainly Rhythmic conventions. Thanks

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Hey Chico past by my channel, because I will do a video about those complicated rhythms (Cuban and Brazilian ) blessings amen

[@lougoodman]

Simple and straightforward...BRILLIANT...tutorial!

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[@evelynriggs904]

Saher Galt you are great your voice is very calming and helpful with clear speech as I am deaf and going for Grade 4 singing thankyou so much I watch a lot of your videos keep them coming .Evelyn Ann November 2019

[@raymondspagnuolo8222]

A great job making this so much clearer than I could have imagined. Thank you for posting!

[@silxbeats]

DAMN you are a great teacher....i just watch this video once and i understood it....i like the way the break it down into a simpler form so us newbie can catch on....thank you i really appreciate you sharing these vidoes

[@iandodds2195]

Essential viewing for anyone who's remotely interested in playing an instrument. Thank you.

[@TheLemonPilot]

I came for the rhythm, I stayed for the velvety smooth voice!

[@neilbarnes9091]

I've been struggling with rhythm so I'm starting to use this. Your set of videos for ryhthm are really inspired and give me a route to move forward. At last can see light at the end of the tunnel!. Thanks so much for building and posting these. Now for the hard work.

[@joebloggs619]

You are an excellent teacher. Thank you.Simplifying the complex by breaking it down into smaller clearer, simpler, easier to process units is what good teaching is all about. I am going to have to work on these complex patterns, I realise. But, at least I now know how to tackle them, though I still have an aversion to the ties and silent notes, especial when the come in certain places I don't want them in because they throw my mental processing off, which is probably why composers put them there to begin with. To make sure we're all alert and on the ball. Or wake us up, if we're getting too slack and comfortable withfamiliar, predictable rhythms, like are used in simple rock or simple repetitive folk music styles. Interesting videos exploring music theory, a topic many modern musicians find too complex and theoretical and abstract to be bothered with. But it's like a tradesman with a fancy piece of machinery he wants to employ to do the job but can't or won't read the instructions first, preferring to just dive in and do it, with less than satisfactory results.

[@musicforeducators3082]

Great video, Saher! You have a knack for explaining elements so easily!

[@jfvs1988]

comment for the algorigthm :)

[@brainmaniaru]

Saher, thank YOU!!! It's such a helpful and such a nicely made video. Good luck!

[@carlossanchez7044]

I can finally make use of all of my Bass books. I can read notes, but have always been stumped with reading rhythm. Thank You so much man!

[@iamajayaj]

Thanks for all the rhythm series! It means a lot to all the musicians ❤️

[@RubenGarcia-kc3op]

gosh you solve a huge problem this way, its a simple genius way!

[@franzmatthewcanete7610]

This helped me a lot! Thank you soooooo much!!!!

[@cvader7]

My world is clearer after years of mystery...Music rules...

[@wicksp335]

The syncopated melody starts to suggest a beat on the 'and', which makes keeping to the actual beat very tricky e.g Desafinado and other Jobim and Latin tunes. You start learning each measure, then joining each measure to the next...brain-mashing stuff..

[@gabrielleborsini3809]

Damn nice. Love that you drop the Ta, ti-ti, ti-ki-ti-ki stuff - you're right - it IS a distraction

[@tractorbooty15]

Been trying to get to grips with rhythm for 99+ years or so it seems but this has got to be the best explanation I have ever seen!!Thanks for giving an old dog a bone ... I mean hope:-)

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tractorbooty15 bullshit old man incoming

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Ex 2 5:33 Ex3 7:22

[@RanBlakePiano]

This is terrific . I’ve spent more then eighty years ear and have spent fifty years ay New England conservatory . This is really Helpful

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[@raffaelp.5568]

Very nice video, thank you! A good addition to my current guitar lessons. I couldn't figure out which popular song(s) was/were hidden behind the rhythms though. Can you tell plz?

[@maxaudibert5793]

Great teaching. I’have difficulties about 16th triplets, any suggestions is welcome?

[@yingyeang7773]

Excellent work! One way to master these beats is to practice them at 0.75 speed, then normal, followed by 1.25 speed.

[@Projoy_Dutta]

love you man & lots of thanks man for making these types of videos.....finally i'm clearing my staff notation problems... ☺☺

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

timing is definitely my Achilles heel. I follow the timing hear but without some reference I lose beat one.

[@cathleenferraro9045]

Saher! Your videos are THE BEST I have ever encountered on rhythm and sight singing. I would like to subscribe and contribute financially but can't figure out how or where to do that on your sight. Can you advise me on both - - how to subscribe so that I don't miss any of your music instruction videos and can send a gift. BTW, I don't have Venmo. Thank you for being SOOO clear and patient in all your videos.

[@sonasp1961]

Do you have any videos showing how to sight read musical notes better (Techniques/tools) Something different from ALL COWS EAT GRASS etc. I really struggle to remember notes when i pick up grade 2 pieces. Notes on the extra ledger lines are not sticking in my head for treble and bass clef.

[@pranayrawat1]

your way is much better than others bcz after several examples, you tell us to perform first and then check with the one you perform....that's what I like about your videos....it really helps to boost the confidence and we can easily identify our mistakes....keep up the good work....!

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sir your rhythm video is great

[@nikeshsinha3418]

You have explained it in such a wonderful manner... One of the most helpful video i have come across 🔥

[@blessedbrother]

The lesson on rhythm I’ve ever seen. Thank you

[@beamflies]

Thank you I'm really starting to get it after watching these videos, this should be a prerequisite for learning the piano as I've been playing for years but not really understanding the rhythms.

[@CoeBooks]

Excellent!!! My sight reading is ok but only with music I’m familiar with and know the way it goes. I’m working on reading things I’ve never seen. These videos are great tools. Give us more. I agree with others in reference to your voice and style. Thanks

[@HasanWarrior]

Thank you for this very insightful video. Neither I or my bass teacher was happy about a piece of music he gave me. After watching this, I know I can do it with ease now. I’ve come back to this video a few times to make sure it’s deeply ingrained in me. Where is the first video in this series of rhythm? I’d like to watch all your videos. Great job in imparting the knowledge.

[@gloriajanewren]

Brilliant, thank you. What were the popular songs you took the rhythms from?

[@wicksp335]

Much trickier when melody and chords are involved too...!

[@tonyalbertson9983]

Will u do a video on charting out complex rhythms by writing out the beats

[@jonashoffmann3730]

Now what are the songs? Anyone guessed them yet? ;)

[@hunielee]

You are the man to save my Rhythm & Tempo which I've been struggling a lot. Thank you a lot!

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This channel is soo helpful. Ive learned how to count a lot more with this video than i have in the 6 years ive been playing

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Thank you

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You know solfège it have to be lake words How someone reed the phrase he have to reed the nots ❤

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thank you it looked very hard but in deep its not thank you

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Is this what being woke feels like?

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Thank you Sir Galt these videos you are a genius

[@sanjethgobinath7627]

not me forgetting how to play these basic rhythms the night of my freshman concert

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Thank you, it's very helpful

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These videos help so much! Thank you so much you have no idea!

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I need a tutorial on five triplet notes

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My man Saher Galt, The rythm GOAT.

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I love your videos I always had a bit of problems with rhythms but you made it easier

[@MANNY100123]

Thanks as always, Saher! ^^

[@SaherGalt]

cheers Manny

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Can anyone tell me if I this rhythm generator is an ap?

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Excelent thank you very much

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Great video man! great job!

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Your videos hace helped me so much

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Your higher power will pay you back. 🙏🏼Thank you ❤️❤️

[@FunnyBunnyShowNYC]

Very good approach. I like it. But if I may suggest, I think it would make it even better if you counts were performed over the ticking sound of a metronome.

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From long time I was searching for that missing link and then i did found him earlier like 1.5 year before and may be practice it for 1-2 hours but then forget or got into many other things. And suddenly i started doing only this video for like 2 weeks . Oh man i cannot thank you enough. This morning tears was flowing from my eyes man. I still cannot believe ❤❤🔥🔥🤘🤘

[@abskh6056]

very good thanks

[@neilgitman]

Thank you Saher.

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Like it very much.

[@macharptube]

So what were the popular song examples as this may help to tie things together at the end.. Thanks. This helped but still struggling with things.. As for bebop style rhythms

[@tooktookishere]

Your series is perfect

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Very very helpful. Thank you for doing this. For some of us getting complicated rhythms is harder than you realize

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Good times.

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Very nice method of teaching..a student can really follow.

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Superb useful ❤

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Sir you are great

[@egassi1027]

Awesome videos. You are able to simplify very well I've always had trouble reading rhythms I don't think it was ever explained in a way I understand this was helpful do you provide a video on jazz rhythms?

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Thank u so much

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you are the best

[@francisfiguereo49]

What a way to simplify some that is normally dificult. Great job 👏 my Brother.

[@theendlesswanderl8149]

I like how you explain it. When I show my friends my music or ask what is that now I can show them this :D seriously it's hard to tell someone how you do something that you don't even think about.

[@souravadhikary8192]

Thank you👍

[@chandanakarunarathne1624]

Great teaching! You make complex things (for beginners like me) no longer complex! Thank you Saher Galt!

[@MrBbendiksen]

6:10 is this part missing a couple da's.. I feel like you read the 2nd bar as the first w/ a 1/4 rest instead 1/8 note and 1/8 rest but IDK

[@pandow1]

Sahir - Thanks for your explanation of how to disassemble a rhythm into beat units to get a steady pulse, and then reassemble it all with applicable ties. I found it so much easier to get into the groove without having to count endless 1& 2& 3& 4&s.

[@jeromejagroop5516]

Thank you 🙏

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Increible y pedagógicamente magistral

[@hypo726]

You made it so easy to me at the first time.. thank you so much. I was looking for this..love you man😘😘