How To Find The Counts Of Any Dance Song Like A Pro | STEEZY.CO

[@goldenboy7691]

My dad walked in my room and asked What are you doing? Me: learning how to count *im already old*

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Omg same😂

[@lolno7700]

Smeee

[@davidsia3703]

im 30 still learning how to count...

[@RJ-ki1ni]

Here too

[@TheTJJose]

as a musician and producer it's really interesting to see a dancer's perspective on dissecting music

[@Patricruss]

Right? It's basically time signatures

[@Patricruss]

Both ways are fine to do too

[@leonalefevre6611]

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[@RelaxTrees]

Yeah but at least they’re getting it right I like that plus I’m getting into dancing so knowing how to count is a big help already😂

[@BlazeBieberHaruno]

you musicians and producers, how do you dissect music?

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I love how you guys make learning actually fun with your personalities

[@lotanathaniel5662]

whats the title of the last song? anyone?

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[@cristina-li5lb]

Ohh hi armys 💜 are you also here to learn how to count for a kpop choreo 😂?

[@FF2PM]

When you are learning how to count any dance like a pro. But still struggle with beginner choreography.

[@BlazeBieberHaruno]

omg this is me

[@ameeralkanaan8845]

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[@amarprusty3989]

Yeah exactly I'm still struggling

[@oralkerr5790]

Am with you bro

[@youdontneedme]

Same here! I can count, but my choreo retention is shit :(

[@kaylaglazz]

Creeeeepy I just realized my problem with kpop choreography is my count....I had none... PERFECT TIMING

[@jisoosupremacy4381]

I was looking for someone who liked kpop tooo😁😂

[@AmyMisaki]

same

[@namtiddies1353]

I was learning the chorus to Simon says this one time and when it came to the part where their arms went up i thought it was so offbeat and I struggled getting it down but once I starting the “one... two... three... four” I started to actually get it and got it every time

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@@namtiddies1353 I'm trying to learn Simon says rn ejensnnd

[@leaa4129]

@@namtiddies1353 im trying to learn Simon Says, Cherry bomb, Regular and Boss.

[@vfxswagg1337]

The hardest thing I've tried to teach people in counting is finding where 1 is. I know it naturally from dancing & playing piano, but explaining how to find one within the tempo has proven difficult for me. The best I can say is that it's usually the point where the music changes.

[@sukey5761]

@Vfxswagg im grade 8 piano but like I don't have this skill can someone explain pls lmao

[@FranciscoTornay]

@@sukey5761 The best resource I've found for this is Don Baarns' Music4dancers YT channel: kzbin.info: he offers a no-nonsense but simple way to think about musicality, complete with exercises . Everything is explained from scratch, for absolute beginners and the example songs come from different genres. There is a specific playlist about finding the 1, but you may want to refer to the other parts as well (particularly the phrasing series). Anyway your best bet is to watch the "from the beginning " playlist, it's absolutely worth it!!! (Disclaimer, I have no relationship with the channel, I'm just sharing it because it was so incredibly useful to me)

[@lavanyamilton3958]

@@FranciscoTornay Thank you so much for sharing the link. This is very helpful.

[@FranciscoTornay]

@@lavanyamilton3958 I'm glad it helped. After you finish those videos, the next step is to practice turning your new understanding into movement. I recommentd the playlist below for that. It's oriented to salsa dancers but it includes examples from other genres plus some added discusssion about musicality and its follow-along exercices are great: kzbin.info/aero/PLzGRdLHrtfBwCPD27hvxH8uvx0pA3ovxM

[@lavanyamilton3958]

@@FranciscoTornay I am watching the first set of videos in this series now. These are great.

[@jeanjacquesrousseau1955]

As a musician and musicologist I can tell you playing an instrument and doing music helps a lot to understand music. I remember when I learnt ryhtmn as a child while playing guitar. At first It was really tough and I never understood how other musicians struck the guitar until some day it just clicked in my head and I got it. Since then my hands just move fluently and I don't even know or "understand" what is happening anymore :D. I think that is common to dancers too. At some point we just have to learn and understand rythmn. :D Rythmn is hard to explain you just have to work on it. As a musicologist I can tell you there are no humans with "no ryhtmn" it's just a natural thing inside us we have to explore. :D Great video for beginners by the way. As a musician I would explain it the same way. :)

[@Amby_.0_0._]

Thank you for giving me hope and focus again! Cause at the moment Im still struggling, haha

[@JackofFoods]

NOOOOOOO you fully just explained it's a LEARNED SKILL not an in born thing

[@carmensanchez7978]

after watching this video for like the 4th time my brain finally decided to understand it lmao

[@geraldinedorville]

@Carmen Sanchez lmao, mood

[@PinkMelatonin]

Don't you hate it when you want to learn something but your brain says no so you force yourself to try and learn it and on the bigilionth time you get it?

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[@dazzyu]

mine still not :(

[@tatae8956]

istg me I've watched it so many times but I keep coming back lmaoo

[@DonnygoLiVE]

i was part of a marching band before i started dancing, and we were required to learn to read music. Specifically, COUNTING the beats of the music. And must i say it helped out a lot when i finally got to choreographing and really just catching the beat when i was dancing. When you learn to read music, you'll learn about time scores, quarter notes, half notes, eight notes, etc. You also learn about accents and off beats that tell you how hard hitting a note is or soft( which can be used for based sounds or lite "ka"/ snares/hit sounds) and things like that so it can be a great introduction if you really want to get into utizilizing counts and sounds in your dancing so your musicality level as a whole will improve and you can choreograph better.

[@coralineroberts9369]

Do you know any good tutorial to learn? Or a website, I've been dancing for a while and I really want to learn how to count but none of the videos I've found have been specific enough

[@VinhzCastle]

Wooaahh I already know how to count from piano but this was still so helpful! In addition tho, when there are those 3 beats (like at 3:29 when Jessie says 8 e &), those are actually not part of the 4 counts within a beat. They're called triplets that divide the beat into 3 even sections. In piano we said them as 1 & a, 2 & a, 3 & a, etc. But overall, really REALLY helpful video! And btw we love you Clay 😊

[@maxhwoo]

Exactly ... ballet popularized the 8 count, but really counting in 4:4 for 4:4 music makes sense for other styles ... unless the specific accent pattern your hitting goes for the length of 2 bars, it’s a little misleading / unnatural to use the 8 count for other dance styles...

[@albertlaque904]

The way they counted was confusing, I was thinking triplets as well. Haha. I think these counts are more guided towards beginners that have not studied music.

[@maxithewoowoo]

Actually I'm pretty sure those are part of the 4 count, because you can squeeze a 4th count in there (just say "8 e & a" and you'll find that it matches the beats, just the "a" is silent). Triplets would be a little slower

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[@Maikaduriel]

Came here to also mention the triplet haha. But still sending this video to all my dance students!

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[@monicamomney8756]

As a hardcore music theory student, I didn't pick up "syncopation" until a few years in. Basics can take a bit in practice. Yet, you guys are teaching it to dancers. Point is, "syncopation" (art of actually trying to avoid playing rhythms on expected beat hit) is what makes all music good. In this video you're explaining how to dance with syncopation!!! Genius!!!

[@equinox-XVI]

I still remember an old dance instructor of mine who was actually legendary at separating the sounds of a song. He would have us do this exercise often where he told us to hit basses with one hand and snairs with the other, and while doing so, he would play progressively harder songs. I could hit the basses AND the snairs, but separating them was so difficult for me. Yet, he made it look easy. Even though he doesn't teach dance anymore, I still do this exercise all the time when listening to music. Car radio, in the store, showering, doesn't matter. If it's music, and I have nothing better to do, time to separate some basses and snairs!

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Their energy, passion & method of teaching THROUGH A LENS!!!!! Now that’s talent

[@sabrina3138]

Bruh, I had no idea that you could count at different tempos. I’m shook inside, I like counting slower, with the four 8 counts.

[@abbieamavi]

*honestly one of my favorite channels, and the advice is actually accurate and fun and the videos are short and to the point* AND THAT MAN HIT THE WOAH WITH HIS FOOT IM DEAD

[@darshaniknandeshwar334]

Djs count in the chunks of 4 which might be helpful here as well to keep the track of phrasings and bars. 1,2,3,4 - 2,2,3,4 - 3,2,3,4 - 4,2,3,4 and coming back to the 1. As the new phrase. This pattern will help you guys out a little better as you don't have to go to the lengths of 8 which might in some cases be confusing. If it's harder to catch the rhythm in faster bpms you can halftime the track as in if the track is in 160bpm halftime would be 80 from where you can pick up patterns you might have been missing out on if it were on the original BPM. I am no dancer, just a music producer. Stumbled here because KZbin recommend. I hope this helps.

[@dinhadeel7314]

After watching this I discovered that it's harder than math ..but I love this and ready to learn it even more..

[@GaliaRex]

As a dancer, this is my biggest challenge. To figure out the music in so much detail. Especially when it gets blurry as soon as the lyrics pop up. This is because i emulse myself into the music as soon as i hear it, that i cannot stay attentive to a certain rhythm or sound. Its basically like asking someone to take drugs and just as it kicks in you tell them to stay completely attentive and focused. Like damn, its hard. Because as a dancer, you have a habit of getting lost in the melody, not to hold it by the neck and do an analysis of the entire musical body.

[@kenna9836]

This was so informative! I loved the visual representation of the beats you incorporated. I listened to a random song on my phone and sure enough I could hear the snare on counts 2 & 4! Would love some application/ practice exercises from you guys to develop the ability to count songs by ear.

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Just did a subscription I’m a complete beginner but I want to atleast choreograph I know it’s a long goal but typing this I hope I can be consistent and reach it

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Waaahh I hope you can achieve your goal 👌👌

[@JimmySSuccess]

You will do great!

[@kaleslags1355]

You got this and to share with my experience, I would just watch people dancing through youtube or Instagram, whether be choreography, freestyle or battle. Be active and observe which move that you like and think of how it suits your style. Then, copy that one move you like into practice and repetition until you're comfortable. The more you do this process, you're building a foundation of yourself and your style. If you want to further progress, I would recommend going to dance classes whether to be a dance studio near you or STEEZY and go in for a class. This lets you be more aware of your body movement, how you can take those classes and apply to yourself when doing choreography or freestyling. This is pretty much it for my dance experience and wishes you all the best for your dancing journey .

[@ameliagreg6566]

Go for it! How are you getting along?

[@ro.demigodcos]

How are you doing?

[@dylanlabon9667]

I am in love with how you both tackled rhythm from a dancer's perspective. As a musician, I found your insights fascinating.

[@starlightdust2469]

Thank you so much, I really needed to figure the counts of songs on my own. I've been following you for years in my dancing journey, I know based on my experience that you're definitely helping a LOT of dancers and newbies out there. I feel so grateful, once more thank you.

[@sebtheoptimist]

The high hat part they counted is actually a triplet rather than the straight 8th feel they played it off as

[@dogdude84]

Brochacho Sebass thank youuuuu

[@maywells9782]

yeah I noticed that too

[@taebae_7902]

whats the difference between a triplet and straight 8th?

[@shapexifterr7067]

@@taebae_7902 triplets are faster

[@youtubingbabs]

@@taebae_7902 and they're evenly timed among themselves so it's in like the three of be them are their in own in segment in the beat

[@kikokaiko560]

Learning how to count beats is actually really hard which I didn't that's why it takes me more time to finish and teach my choreos.. For others who are starting, learn this first ..

[@coralineroberts9369]

Please you know a good tutorial? I've seen a few but none specific enough

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[@toasterstrudelgirl]

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[@timothyclouden7450]

Btw the rhythm in the last song for the high hats were triplets and not the rhythm 1 e and. Other than that, great video

[@liuser]

ngl, the piece you chose to analyze would be hella fun on the set

[@commonNcrime]

Got to 'ka' and i'm already overwhelmed

[@finallychangedmyname7707]

Same😭

[@번째네-v8f]

Well, here in the Philippines. We replace a, and, e to 'tak', 'pak'. ex. 1 2 3 4 tak tararaktak-tak. LOL

[@misskrabypattypeachybabyma539]

Cool 😄

[@noeliagutierrez4223]

Honestly this explains so much. I remember trying to find the beat on my own and got confused when I heard quarter and half counts. I'm so glad I know what that was now. Also how I would always get corrected when I was following the steps too quickly in latin dance but could have sworn I was on beat lol

[@Smooth__thrills]

I’ve watched this video probably about 4-5 times now over a few months and this is finally the first time this is starting to make sense to me🙏🏾

[@mauriciosalinas7037]

THANKKKKK YOUUUUU GUYS I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH COUNTS BECAUSE THERE A LOT MANY WAYS, YOU ALWAYS HAVE GREAT VIDEOS FOR HELPING US ♥️✨♥️✨♥️✨🤗🤗🤗SALUDOS DE ESPAÑA

[@elliottsumpton5595]

Guys you’re unreal! I’m a professional ballroom Latin coach and choreographer and u nailed it! You made the video so easy to follow along to and so simple to understand which is a sign of unbelievably talented coaches. I couldn’t be more impressed with your channel! AMAZING!! 😄😄😄

[@AdarshGV]

A must video for zouk dancer!! I been demoralized not getting timing right. This helps clarify crux of the issue. Would love to see more video like this with music breakdown on variations in zouk song BPM and rhythm. Another one 🙏🏼

[@Banana-zu8tn]

I'm now realizing how much singing and playing instruments helps with my dancing

[@OVOXOIsMyMotto]

This was so good! I’ve learn dance through beats but some songs and choreography you really have to know how to count beats. This video really helped with that and showed me that I have a lot of learning to do!

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I like how they make it funny and informative at the same time HAHAHAH I'm starting to like them!

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[@metaphoric99]

Hey! Great video, something I did notice tho is that in the bass counting for the song around 5:45, the spacing between the 1/& and 4/& is actually the same as what you claimed the a/6 was. The counts should be &/6 for that part rather than a/6.

[@ameeralkanaan8845]

I thought that too

[@erickgutierrez2594]

Ótima observação! Concordo com seu comentário e percepção. Como sou apaixonado por dança e música, pois sou tap dancer, assisti muitas vezes essa parte do vídeo e cheguei a conclusão que os espaçamentos entre 1/& e 4/& são o mesmo que eles dizem no vídeo como a/6. E aí quis vir procurar algum comentário de alguém falando sobre isso e encontrei o seu comentário. Que bom! O vídeo é ótimo mesmo, educativo e com ótima fluidez. Parabéns, e obrigado por compartilharem. Fica aqui a nossa contribuição e percepção atenta também.

[@leonalefevre6611]

I LOVE CLAY

[@janellar4382]

The editing is so great! Really adds to the impact

[@bookish4415]

Im a dancer who is absolutely BLIND when it comes to counts in music. I’m trying hard to learn because it’s SO important. I’m becoming an assistant teacher soon and I really need to learn how to count music so that I can count students in and help them with choreography

[@kobeha1715]

I LOVE CLAY!

[@oliviareese5192]

being a musician helps a lot since I'm already familiar with counting rhythm. now I just need to get to the dancing part

[@vintorialee2376]

I’ve just started to dance during quarantine and I skipped all this counting stuff cause I thought it was hard but now I’m watching this video and remembering that I played instruments so it’s so easy🤧

[@tonyakeefer5378]

I feel so comfortable dancing with you guys!

[@sanikap4493]

Love you Clay And thanks to STEEZY for amazing dance techniques

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Clay's woah is amazing💕🌋🌋🌋😂👌👌😍😘😊I love ittt

[@rosalewandowski7274]

yessss musicality classes!

[@poojadalwani8484]

The editor did a really good job

[@dance.lover...6603]

Just awsome...the way you teach

[@micahmayer9487]

I find this so fascinating. As a singer, I break down music into counts of four rather than counts of eight. I can recognize the counts in music fairly well, but it's super instinctual. Unless there isn't an obvious musical cue to mark where I start singing, I don't count myself in when I sing. Similarly, I know there are certain musical beats that I need to stop or start on when I sing, but really the rest is very fluid and isn't strictly tied down to the counts unless I'm singing choir and have to match up with the rest of the group. Now that I'm starting to take up dance on my own, it's really interesting to see how singing and dancing differ, despite both being so closely tied to music.

[@listeningg2music]

idk why but when I start to hear a song I immediately tap my foot at the counts lmao it’s so easy for me

[@charalv7924]

I love Clay !

[@Laceydeancoaching]

This video made my day. Y’all are the best.

[@WyseOluwole]

I like the way you dance (the guy). You do it in a dramatic way.

[@sarahbarclay8466]

My studio was the worst with counts growing up , I just figured counts out alone now that I think about it haha. Great video!

[@dandzi3725]

Wow, thank you guys for such brilliant breakdown, it is cool how you are able to present such a tricky theory in a such vivid and entertaining manner, providing examples, do more such educational videos pls

[@_aiko020]

When I make choreo I always struggle because counting is so different for each song, and it gets so confusinggg, so thank you SO MUCH for thisss

[@JaPonce]

Very useful and necessary for a lot of people out there teaching and becoming new teachers.

[@Sunset.Affect]

My man hit that whoa🔥

[@vxvxmm]

Best lesson ever watched !!! ❤❤❤

[@Sea97]

Steezy you are so dope! Explained it and actually decided to explain such thing - doing much better than so many "dance teachers" out there...

[@annepestana6980]

Thank you so much for sharing this, i finally feel less alone

[@abbsters6868]

This really helped me and you guys are so happy and fun I love it ! 💖💖love you so much!🙏🏽

[@karenjamesyoga]

Thank you it’s finally dawned on me how count it out and levels

[@shannonkim9527]

I am teaching my very first workshop tomorrow with a friend and I cannot thank you guys enough for making this video T.T

[@prontogamehere7102]

idk how really but i can hear a song or beat that i’ve never heard before and catch and know somehow where every beat is

[@LestherRobertTTabio]

Yeah I love clay! I want to take class of clay!❤️

[@autumnequinox21]

Ah I'm struggling with the count. At least you said that it takes a long time for you to count. So, I shouldn't be so hard on myself. I'm not that fast learner. Thank you for this video. xoxo

[@coralineroberts9369]

Please you know a good tutorial? I've seen a few but none specific enough🙏🤧

[@ProsperityCarter]

Thank you 😊 for this technical breakdown of counts 💪🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾😌

[@cherishswampy9143]

This is so good...i need to focus on sounds n bass n high hats...n just beats...i listen to alot of songs beats...cuz dancers listen to music different...i need to start doing this...

[@akogunprecious9496]

This is soo educative.. Most dancers don't know this🙌🐨

[@collegedropout9856]

This is a master class in itself. Thank you Steezy!

[@sachiko1108]

Y'all rlly helped me with counting on beats

[@ellemeno0]

Thanks!! A video that simply played a whole bunch of different songs (with a few different counts) and showed the count visually would be amazing.

[@magicmerls291]

Never struggled with this but then again I played the base back in school for a couple of years.

[@t.j.thetomato]

Omg, I thank my Older sister for loving dance, because this would have scared me lol, but you guy's graphing ex pain it better with to your explication, thanks guys! You never fail me.😜

[@tarunkumarazad3153]

I hope they make a video on how to master positioning while doing a choreo

[@rbaddict2947]

Nicccce!! This is really helpful for those into intricate dances like Salsa where timing moves with specific beats is crucial. Thank you!!

[@spongebob03]

The music in the beginning is 🔥

[@kotiannaman5814]

thanks guys!

[@johnleecastillo413]

Thank you for the tips, It helps to develop and how to get a counts in every song. Thank you.

[@drenafaithtaiwhanga3330]

thank you I'm a newbe to dance choreograpy counts and beats. It was interesting. I'll try it out and see how it goes.

[@uggs1618]

NO he did not just do whoa with his fingers TFFFFFF 😩💖

[@tinytuzi8167]

Yes!! Finally a video that teaches you how to actually count.

[@lisbethtavarezm]

I love you guys!! Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Marcvitoria]

Excelente aula! Abraços do Brasil! 😃💯🇧🇷

[@charalv7924]

I love Clay ! #2

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I love Clay especially 1:51 lolll

[@anamika4190]

Thanx fr suggestions 😍

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I’m trying to learn dancing cause I’ve always wanted to be good at it and stuff and y’all are helping

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You two are a pro dancer

[@ZhivagoDoctor]

Thanks guys! Super helpful. You r the best