How to read Music

(not so) Quick tutorial on the basics of reading sheet music for violin
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[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

Q. "How do you slow down a guitar player?" A. "Put sheet music in front of them."

[@lealtosaxist1117]

Lol!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

true for most!

[@JS45678]

Q: “How do you expose a classically trained musician as a fraud?” A: “Ask them to play something original from their heart.”

[@declanl2167]

@@JS45678 I'm a 17 old guitarist (I've been playing for 8 years and 5 of those years have been blues) and I also happen to play blues, rock, funk, rnb and other genres of music. I love learning theory and I do use different chords (Minor and Major 7,add 13 Half deminished etc). I'm not trying to pick a fight and i just want to give you advice that another guitarist once gave me...... "When you think your the master or when you think you're on a whole nother level, then you've failed".......... After I red your comment it almost sounded like you think of yourself as the greatest blues player since Robert Johnson himself..... Classical players and Jazz musicians have their own style and way of expressions...... Ways that you and I will properly not reach but I just want to let you know that by degrading other musical styles it puts a blemish on our genre, your good but please remember that there is ALWAYS someone better than you... Im not saying it's me and I'm not calling you a Horrible guitarist I'm just trying to give advise.🎸🎸🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@declanl2167]

@@JS45678 thank you so much Sorry that I wasn't clear with the Robert Johnson statement... When I was getting into blues I went through a period where I thought I masterd the instrument and the person who Gave me the advice said that I thought that I was like Robert Johnson... Sorry that suppose to be part of the story so i guess that I didn't type the best 😂 😂 my apologies. I watched your videos and I love your playing... It reminds me of BB king and Mister Albert Collins.. You are also very good at piano. The main thing that I wanted to add in the previous comment was if you go and listen to Wes Montgomery or Joe Pass or Even T-bone walker that what theory can do for the guitar. My comment wasn't to insult you in any way... I just wanted to say that. And thank you for the kind words and the best for you in you future musical adventures Ps. What is the acoustic you're using in some of your videos. 😂😎🤟🏻it sounds amazing

[@maybe750]

1:11 Staff 5:20 Clef "G" or treble 6:03 Clef "F" or bass 6:17 Clef "C" 7:44 Key signature: • sharps and flats as well as natural symbol • major and minor notes 14:02 Time signature • The note values • rest values • base number • 4/4 • 3/4 • 6/8 Hope this helps

[@meliodasmelodys7895]

I didn't know that there are such good people who can teach somebody so much in just 30 min. Really good,you helped me a lot!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

thank you!! the key is to try to make it as understandable as possible

[@無問西東]

@@measurebymeasure3605Wow!!!! You are brilliantly better than my piano teacher🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@無問西東]

@@measurebymeasure3605Same

[@edotuyul3152]

Anyone can be a good instrument player, but not anyone can be a good teacher I love your vid good job

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

DansGame Explain .. I think that willingness to share, drive to be good teacher is just important as expertise. just my opinion.

[@mydogskips2]

I absolutely do not agree. They may be two separate skills, playing an instrument and teaching music, but you know what they say... Those who can, do, and those who can't, teach. I think I'd be a great teacher of theory, although I consider myself a failed musician/composer.

[@kikkerl]

Also you don't need beeing a good musik player if you are a good teacher.

[@paulmcmanus9603]

@@mydogskips2 Hmmm...SO Mozart, Bach, and even Beethoven were all teachers in their time, but as you should know, they were absolute masters at the keyboard. That "old saying" is a myth.

[@adityatyagi4009]

No, not anyone can be a good instrument player. That is simply not true.

[@isobar5857]

There's those who 'know' what they teach and then there is the much rarer breed, those who can 'teach' what they know. You sir belong in latter category. Thanks for making all of this crystal clear.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

Thank you, I love your quote!

[@rvebora1212]

Pointers: 1) Staff 2) Clef -G or Treble -F or Bass -C 3) Key Signature -Sharps and Flats + natural symbol -Major and Minor notes 4) Time Signature -Note Values (Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth, Sixteenth) -Rest Values (Whole, Half, Eighth, Sixteenth) -Base Number (Basic) -4/4 (four beats of quarter notes on each measure) -3/4 (three beats of quarter notes on each measure) -6/8 (six beats of eighth notes on each measure) [arpeggio is a chord that's being played note by note]

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Note values in UK: Whole = Semi-breve Half = Minim Quarter = Crotchet Eighth = Quaver Sixteenth = Semi quaver Thirty-second = Demisemi Quaver Sixty fourth note = Hemidemisemi Quaver I prefer the American names as you have described!

[@zainabspianotutorials9584]

We didn’t even say thank you 😒

[@esnartkamanga6005]

Thanks 🙏

[@measurebymeasure3605]

thanks!

[@無問西東]

@@rhyfelwrDuwDon’t tell me the quasihemidemisemiquaver.

[@tejasmishra3121]

Sir, you are a legend, I thought reading music was very difficult and was for professionals but thanks to you, I can now play any song of my choice because I had to search for tutorials of my preferred songs but when I was not able to find them I would simply give up on it since I have not taken any "classes" for learning to play the piano. Thank you.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

This is the exact reason I made these videos, thank you! You made all my work worth it.

[@natornott5131]

0:05 “very quick” *Looks at the time length*

[@measurebymeasure3605]

haha! I got carried away! But it is very quick in comparison to the years it took me to understand this

[@flores332]

Atleast it will be worth than 350 hours of learning it in school

[@wojtekimbier]

I was actually looking for a longer vid for dummies because i wouldn't have grasped anything in 8-10 mins haha

[@arjenbij]

If you can't take 30 minutes out of your day to learn something, you probably shouldn't try to learn to read music.

[@mangacartoonandsong4740]

Measure By Measure this sound is very bad.

[@laggyfilms4768]

First of all...THIS MAN OS A LEGEND,she’s still hearting and it’s 4 years later,not a lot of people can teach like this.Not only that but to be so legendary to be able to retake to stop the dog barks!? I commend him.NOT ONLY THAT,BUT HE HAS TRANSLATORS AND CAPTIONS

[@measurebymeasure3605]

lol! yes, I put a lot of work into these and thank you so much for appreciating it! I swore I will respond to every comment and will continue to do so as long as possible.

[@X0734-z8z]

As a Spanish-speaking dude that can't understand English being spoken i'm highly thankful for the Spanish captions

[@laggyfilms4768]

@@measurebymeasure3605 😂 thats Actually amazing.

[@usernameK]

This was the most useful video about reading music I've seen until now. Most of them are underwhelming, yours is just what I was looking for and conveyed within 30min ❤ thank you for putting the effort. You are a great teacher

[@mchaelbarber7484]

You possess something some tutors don't, and that is total communication skills. Thank you!

[@ronb7062]

I laughed when the cough also has transcription that says kahoof kahoof, i lost my concentration. hahaha. great video by the way.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

haha yes, I am glad you appreciated it ;)

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

@@measurebymeasure3605 see my joke about this.. The talking 🐕.

[@catalinalves6764]

Many thanks, been searching for "piano staff notes right hand" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Diyharlotte Essential Dominion - (do a search on google ) ? It is a smashing one off product for discovering how to hand your child the trick to read music notes minus the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate got amazing results with it.

[@taythanhdung]

Great video content! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Renndrew Volleyball Victimless (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a good one off product for uncovering the simple trick to master the piano without the headache. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate after a lifetime of fighting got excellent results with it.

[@dogapart4701]

Hahaha i laughed at the same time as well.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ketharm147-8]

I really like piano, when I was 5 years old I remembered I dreamed of playing piano which I never had, yesterday my aunt sent me a new keyboard for a gift and I want to learn how to read the sheets, its a dream come true, I know its a long journey but, I have to do my best if I really want to, I want to be a pianist, wish me luck! And thank you so much for the video :) much love.❤

[@measurebymeasure3605]

awesome! congratulations on your keyboard!! I hope this video helps you to start, keep in mind that for piano you also need to learn to read the F clef but don't let that worry you, it's not difficult! It only seems to be a the beginning :) I wish you all the best on your piano career!

[@canan4433]

Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "learning to read music notes for kids" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Foonlant Dumbstruck Formula - (just google it ) ? It is a smashing one off product for discovering how to teach your child to read music notes minus the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my friend got excellent success with it.

[@thomasmcclain8116]

What is your age? Have you ever played before?

[@Jan-qq9xc]

Thomas McClain. That’s what I was wondering

[@reachvjs]

Yeah I sail in the same vessel... My self learning KB experience is 6 months. Thanks to YT gurus. I found patience is the only virtue to play some basic melody. I have achieved 50% of it. Going thru the rigors of Chords or later should not regret that music is not complete🎉🎉

[@pastorgedeonandmichaeleuge7319]

I am a new student in music, I never understand how to read note music. Now your program is very good for all students. I really appreciate your patience the way you explained to us. Thank you and great job.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

that is awesome, thank you for your comment and I am glad to have helped!

[@26MbtD]

first time in my life i actually can say i know a bit of music. thanks a ton. really appreciated.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

I am glad you crossed that bridge!

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Singers use the 'C' clef as well - Soprano clef, mezzo soprano clef, baritone clef, tenor clef, alto clef etc all are C clefs but have different positions on the staff! When I was having piano lessons my teacher told me this sentence to remember the order of Sharps and Flats Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle (Sharps) Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles Father (Flats) for example: if a piece has 5 flats - look at the first 5 letters of the sentence and you will know that the flats you have to remember are: B,E,A,D,G if a piece has 5 sharps - look at the first 5 letters of the sentence for sharps and you will know the sharps you have to remember are: F,C,G,D,A and so on... PLEASE anybody reading this - don't fall into the trap that a couple of my friends have fallen into - they say that if a piece has flats it's a minor key and if it has sharps it is a Major key - Major and minor keys contain sharps and flats!!

[@davidwoodard8878]

So might want to start with the clef which then tells were the letter names are. Example, G-clef identifies the 2nd line (count from the bottom) is G, the A is the 2nd space and count line space, ah, you do it later in the video🎉

[@archie5501]

Me with a notebook and a pen: “Write that down! WRITE THAT DOWN!” haha I legit made very detailed notes. I will keep revisiting them. I want my basics right after all. Thank you very much for this resource!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

lol!

[@fauziawardani6348]

Thanks for the video! I have been playing violin since 9 years old, but back then, my teacher didn't teach me how to read musical sheet. He re-wrote the musical sheet into some rows of numbers. The numbers showed which finger should I use and which string should I bow. After a year, my teacher moved and I continue self-taught. 12 years later (now), I decide that I need to learn how to read musical sheet, and I found your videos. I love how you teach us. Thanks.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

thank you for sharing that, yes I think even when you start reading notes is a must. Just a little at a time, nothing too overwhelming. I get that it's boring but it's the most useful tool in music. You can be a poet without knowing how to write but you won't be able to enjoy other people's work or leave your behind for eternity.

[@fauziawardani6348]

@@measurebymeasure3605 Thank you for your respond. :) That was a nice analogy. :') Don't you make new videos again? On your other videos, I saw you said that you used to have a website but then you moved to facebook. I don't know which one is your facebook page, no one looks updated.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

@@fauziawardani6348 Yes I don't do much with my fb page, I only use it so people can download the sheet music there. Yes, I will make more videos in the future, thank you for your comment and support! It gives me strength to start again :)

[@naverich4603]

I have been playing guitar for two years when I was 13-15 and I just lost interest because of my laziness to learn theory. I wanted to make my own music so quick and lacked the proper patience. Now, I'm 23 and my love for music (both rock and classical) never ceased so I grabbed my old guitar and started again from the scratch. Music has been always a huge part of my life. I wanna know how to play and read, even though there would be no ther use for it then with friends by the campfire

[@measurebymeasure3605]

It seems overwhelming at first but it gets easier and suddenly everything makes sense, keep at it! Thanks for sharing your story, I always like hearing those.

[@dadduorp]

You’re only 23?!? Try 62. I’ve been playing since my early teens (stopped professionally altogether in the early 80’s) and have always loved jazz and wanted to learn jazz piano theory. It seems so daunting as I’ve always relied on my ear which has been a curse. I can’t seem to get around it and it disheartens me. I WISH I were 23 again - I’d just start going for it! Now I feel like an old dog who can’t learn new “tricks.”

[@oustiii]

Wow!!! Didn't knew i could learn what does these notes do in a music sheet in just 30mins. You're such a good teacher sir! Thankyou so much, so glad I've seen your video

[@user-zi7yx9uc3t]

You explained so very well the theory of the notes, etc. Thank you! When I studied the violin in Europe, I learned to read the notes only by “do re mi fa sol la si.” Why doesn’t the rest of the world read the notes similarly, and instead, they are reading the notes as “A B C D E F G.” For me it is very difficult now to switch to letters instead of the real names of the notes. Gabriella

[@measurebymeasure3605]

it's a language thing. Germanic languages (german, english) use the CDEF notation and latin based languages use Do Re Mi Fa. It's the same in principle and you will get used to it in no time. There also may be some religious explanation for the change since Do Re Mi comes from a religilous text from the Hymn to St. John the Baptist

[@Critique808]

Bebe It's easier to use ABCDEFG because sometimes it spell out words like ACE and FACE on the stave and BEA and BEAD in the key signature.

[@無問西東]

@@measurebymeasure3605No, Do Re Mi is a song.

[@無問西東]

@@measurebymeasure3605When a note is above the middle line its stem should go down, not up. So what you did wrong was put the stem of the notes above the middle line up. You should have put it down if the note is above the middle line and the stem up if the note is below the middle line.

[@iKarismaHD]

from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU . i learned to read music when i was 11 (played trumpet for 1.5 years) but then completely forgot. im 21 now n i thought i would never learn again and it be very difficult. but your one hell of a teacher. bless your soul kind sir xD

[@measurebymeasure3605]

haha thank you! Bless your soul too!

[@dawidnicki6927]

Very well made video I have to say. As a not so beginner to the piano itself but a complete newbie in music sheets this was a huge leap in progress. Thanks a lot!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

I am so glad to hear that! thank you for your comment

[@ramiro3732]

For the first time in my life, I begin to understand the mystery of reading music notes. Thank you.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

and that is exactly what I was going for on this video! thanks!

[@DeogratiusJrMichael]

am learning how play saxophone and i can't read music at all... i've been given a music book to learn but reading without someone explain to you is useless.. so i had to find some videos on KZbin and there is quite a lot and i didn't know which one to watch so i give a try on this and then BOOOOM... you are amazing my friend...! i need to rewtatch this video again so i can understand this well

[@measurebymeasure3605]

oh wow, thanks! Your comment means a lot to me!

[@SH-nn9xr]

This is my first time understanding things from a youtube that talks about music ! Thank you 😭😭!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

haha, awesome!

[@jacksonha2328]

Im really grateful for your video. It was easier to learn for me who didn’t know anything about music (but singing) before. I understood meaning of the notes, key signatures,… and it was not too hard to remember. Once again thank you so much. Your video is really interesting, helpful and wonderful 😍❤

[@markmartin8211]

It's been a lifelong dream of mine to read music. I'm 40, but it's never too late! This has helped me get started, so thank you! Also, I appreciated the humor at the end of the video when you said "there are more details to be explained, like what the hell is this" 😂

[@DrDuzzy]

I wish I would’ve found this sooner, I’ve been looking for weeks to find some way to properly teach myself before I gained too many bad habits from no knowing sheet music

[@measurebymeasure3605]

I am glad to have been of help!

[@MsNoiseR]

5 years later and still one of the best videos explaining music sheets reading

[@measurebymeasure3605]

lol, that is awesome. Will it make 100 years though?

[@StRek-py8ej]

@@measurebymeasure3605 probably yes, sir ahhah :)

[@jackwhat5969]

I needed this. I've watched a few videos on sheet music reading, but this clearly taught me its basics the best. 10/10 great teaching skills.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

that was the idea, thank you!

[@anandm3372]

Thank you so much for this amazing information, I have always wanted to understand sheet music, but got confused. Your way of explaining is by far the best. Thank you again Sir.

[@jyca3101]

Woah this guy is still liking comments, some. dedication right there💯

[@measurebymeasure3605]

not liking, loving! And yes, I take my viewers very seriously!

[@alwaysBobiMaryah]

Ok… instant follow. I’m learning Spanish and picking up piano again and the subtitles on the bottom are a great help! Muchas gracias!💕

[@jhunyormonttez7408]

Dam, i never realize i was reading those subtitles in spanish until i read your comment LOL I though everything was in english, maybe i was too focus on learning and understanding the concepts. 😅

[@manguera9]

i studied classical guitar for short time back in the 70,a friend took me over a recording studio, to do some recording with a big band, what happened at that time is ,i couldn't go through with the guitar part ,i gave up..cause the arranger gave me a piano part with chords symbols on top of the notes.and i left the studio ,then weeks later i decided to study sight reading guitar with a piano instructor. and i started from the beginning like this video ,and practicing sight reading for 4 hours everyday ,violin,flute,sax sheet music also chords..later on i got a job in the studio as a session recording musician.....practice everyday ,give you the reward later

[@LEON..D]

major band name ?

[@manguera9]

@@LEON..D that was a music for tv commercial "jingle"(1976)and the arranger brought the musicians available for that session,i didnt know the musicians

[@measurebymeasure3605]

awesome story and I couldn't agree more!

[@manguera9]

@Blue Sky when i was 14 yr old my father took me to an classical guitar instructor ,i learned to read notes that composers use for classical music, but i didnt learn how to read complex notes,like syncopa notes..which are used in jazz big band ,i got i job in cabaret night club in the late 70 i was 19yr old .my reading was not perfect , the director told me if i want to keep the job ,i need to be sight reader 100%..so i got some sight reading books from Berklee college , i practiced 6 hours a day. 7days.took me 6 months in the beginning and later 6 months to practice with violin ,sax,flute sight reading books and others 6 months for chords ..i did put a lots hours ,days ,years..i sight reader had to be on shape ,so i had to practice every day with different books...anybody can learn to read music ..you need motivation, time,peace of mind,and #1 learn where the notes are in the frets of the guitar without looking at.

[@Junior-jw1bb]

Been playing the guitar on and off since I’m 10, that’s 63 years ago. Learned to read music early on but over the years I forgot how to read music. This was a good refresher course. Thanks for posting this video

[@measurebymeasure3605]

I am glad you decided to get back on track!

[@jeannekolbuss35]

Wow ! What an excellent instructor ! I am learning a small 22 string harp and your help was great, keeps it as simple as possible for a beginner ! Thank you !

[@measurebymeasure3605]

it helped for harp? wow! I am suddenly more proud of myself!

[@jeffteem6859]

Been a musician (a hobby) since I was 17 years old. I'm turning 34 next month and I still can't read music. Very glad I found this. Thanks!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

awesome, thanks for you comment and hopefully this helped some!

[@kimsandbladh4811]

This is absolutely brilliant, very easy to understand - your voice is clear easy to learn in details how to read music sheet. Much appreciated and thank you so much for your dedicated work. Will definitely try to learn more and more each day as I am quite busy with other work but I won’t let you down.:) Promise ! Thank you again

[@measurebymeasure3605]

ok, I'm holding you onto your word kim ;)

[@mino8578]

you're a good teacher sir, i started playing piano when i was in grade 1 and then my teacher need to go to abroad so i stop playing piano so. i don't have enough knowledge about playing piano i stop playing piano for 7 years, and now im trying my best to play again thanks sir.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

I am glad you found this video useful, I teach violin here though but music notation is the same for everyone ;) Thank you for your comment!

[@zairazaira_]

me: has been studying music for years also me: *watches the video*

[@measurebymeasure3605]

that's why you're awesome

[@novatec7475]

Reviewing is good ya know

[@siliveliosakalia6397]

I'm 60+and still learning to read and play piano and your video is fantastic. GB

[@monicahur7133]

Thank you :) Self-learning at the moment, dropped piano from level 4 as a kid, and want to jump back in as an adult! Very helpful, your powerpoint is great, really appreciative of your hard work :)

[@measurebymeasure3605]

thank you very much! and welcome back to music!

[@nikichapuri]

You have all the qualities of a good teacher. I understood all and at once even if English is not my mother tongue. Thank you ! ! !

[@measurebymeasure3605]

that is awesome niki, thank you!!

[@AV8R_1]

I'm just starting to learn sheet music after playing piano for 40 years. Lol. The one thing I am starting to get from nearly everyone teaching it is, "If you want to know what the notes are on the staff.... you pretty much have to just remember what the notes are on the staff." "Oh... and once you memorize that, the bass clef is there to confuse the hell out of you as it's completely different. Good luck!"

[@nekopop8159]

I can relate to this comment on so many levels. I am still struggling with memorizing the Treble and Bass clef notes. I started learning 3 weeks ago and still trying to memorize. I don’t have a piano at home, but at my college there is one that I can practice, but it’s embarrassing to play.

[@katttttt]

​@@nekopop8159when you have started 3 weeks ago then this is normal not to have memorized everything! After like 9 months of playing I don't have to think about it anymore if that is an a or a d, if the notes aren't really low or high. I start to see more patterns which will help when it comes to sightreading something. But how I got there was just playing lots of (different) music. So anyway, you will have memorized it early enough

[@lrchauhan3130]

I am so glad that I found this video early amongst the KZbin search results. Great & east to understand explanation & almost everything was covered in good details.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

thank you, I am glad it helped!

[@nikuro132]

It helps me a lot 😊 It really refresh in my mind☺ I can easily understand ever single of those note esp. in every position thank you so much you're such a great mentor❤

[@measurebymeasure3605]

Thank you for your beautiful comment, i am glad this helped you!

[@arababecca6432]

This is one of the most excellent videos on sight reading. It's simply the best guide.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

thank you!!

[@miarita5155]

21:23 *lighter flicks* Im also going to need that after trying to learn sheet music

[@measurebymeasure3605]

there sure are times in life...

[@eburone]

31 minutes and 50 seconds well spent, thank you!!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

that is awesome, made my day!

[@toannang4066]

"Wishing You A Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year in 2020" Hello Music Instructor, Thank You Very Much For Your musical instruction and theory. Your training is very wonderful without questions asked! I wish you will create more training in music theory and techniques especially in PIANO for musical learners such as myself to have a chance to absorb more musical training and will have chances to play music more effectively and easily. Wishing You All The Bests and God Bless. Kind Regards, (TN)

[@measurebymeasure3605]

Thank you Toan! I am sorry to say that I am not that good on piano so I would not really feel comfortable making piano tutorials, but I will most definitely make more videos on music theory and reading. Thank you so much for your good wishes, I hope 2020 is a fantastic year or you too!!

[@prayaschakrabarty6200]

Thank you so much. This is where I finally learnt the notes. You’re a life saver.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

well, that makes me very happy! I am glad I saved your life!

[@Princess-iy1hm]

Thank you very much, I learned a lot in this video, but it took me like one and a half an hour to understand it, but I clearly do now, I was struggling and eager to learn these notes yet my piano teacher was really confusing, she made things quiet hard for me to understand, please make another video like this, it is very helpful for the ones who are struggled, btw Happy New Year!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

It took me 5 years to understand it ;) I am very happy this helped you!

[@heeseungahhh111]

Should have found this before! Before, I had to search up tutorials but none of them were understandable and were too fast and they always had the sheets down! How I wished I could read music sheets.. But now, I can read music all thanks to you!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

Thank you! I am so glad that this helped a bit!

[@rahulbenny7986]

The perfect piano for beginners video doesn't exi---

[@measurebymeasure3605]

haha thank you, but it was meant more for violin

[@esat6063]

Measure By Measure lol

[@NhungNguyen-ji9vk]

Loved it the way you teach. - Slow and clear. It's the best method for a senior, beginner like me. You are the best. THANK YOU so much.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

there is no age in learning, hank you!

[@hongluzhang7771]

narrator: look at that poor piano guy paganini and ysaye: equality is for everyone

[@measurebymeasure3605]

😂 couldn't agree more!

[@wiseinnerself]

Extremely clear and concise teaching. Very grateful that you have taken the time to create this video for piano beginners. A Big Thank you.

[@wiseinnerself]

Do you have an online course on Udemy or similar place. If not please create one. Your teaching style is superb. I would happily join your online course.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

thank you my friend, it's more for violin players but reading notes is pretty much the same no matter what the instrument is ;)

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

I have mental list or people that I subscribe to and suggest those people to the respective sites... Yours is so down to earth. if I had had your sight 45 years ago. I would be 10 times the musician. It's like being taught by Mozart.. Probably much easier though, and hr probably only taught the gifted or monied.. Often, I am without a instrument. Today was one of the days..I tapped out the rhythm with one finger. I stopped the video before listening to the explanation. I tapped out one two e and uh 3 and four.. which is just one way of doing it..I am texting this on pause, . I just like to keep track of the quarter note. Well any ways. wish you the best. subscribed and rang the bell.. You are in my top twenty. I mentally judge first expertise, ease, communication, willingness to share. The best.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

why thank you! I always appreciate kind words like yours. I'm glad I could help some.

[@electric--blue]

You made it so much more easy to learn music notations, i loves it...a big thank you for the lessons. cheers and much loves. :)

[@measurebymeasure3605]

thank you! cheers and loves right back to you!

[@jimiasmarafrankel6101]

*Thank you so much for this great video, it helps those people like me not reading notes for decades! (lost?)* Your willingness to share knowledge is already good enough! *Salute!!* No worries! negative comments will always be there since we have too many genius people in this world. But one thing is common. *The one who help, rarely talk. But the one who talk rarely help!!* *Have faith in God! Just do the best, let God do the rest, everything will be fine!* ............................................................... *SALUTE!!* ..............................................................

[@measurebymeasure3605]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I like that quote there and I think it's very true :)

[@suzenlungu9993]

Wow I like the way you teach,I have been wanting to learn unfortunately I didn't have a teacher but now that I have found a teacher online my interest is back . You are a good teacher sir may God bless you.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

thank you su! you're a sweetheart!

[@xp-shadow]

He did not just give the basics of reading sheet music perfectly He also learn a new languge in the subtitles for free XD

[@measurebymeasure3605]

lol! you sure appreciate a combo when you see one!

[@lukask.7930]

@@measurebymeasure3605 Ive quited smoking after 13 years on 24thFeb2013 :-) do the same, cause Im starting to read music as u do :-D

[@measurebymeasure3605]

@@lukask.7930 I already quit about 2 years now. It wasn't as hard as I imagined, thank you for your concern though.

[@sharonmeyer9319]

U explain this SOOOOO very beautifully.Looking forward to more videos🙏

[@measurebymeasure3605]

aw thank you sharon!

[@hey3184]

I am hard to understand of music notes no matter, people are talking about thousands of times, I Don't get it.

[@Chloemars23]

😂

[@williewilson8244]

Just keep listening and write each item down on a note card. Remember music lives in a circle ⭕️ there is no beginning and no end. We draw and play it linearly but in truth it lives in an infanante circle ⭕️. Always back up to what you know. Write it down then once you understand push forward into the unknown. Just to get exposure for 10 15 45 min once your uncomfortable back all the way out and start with what you truely understand and study every day!!!! If you miss a month jump right back in there is no shame only expanded learning awaiting!!! Stick with it it is a life time hobby!!!!

[@daisyhinojosa23]

You are such a great teacher!!!! My mind is BLOWN!!!

[@tamarahanover2022]

You are are a genius amazing teacher! Thank you again! You make me understand finally how to read music!

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

Tamara Hanover agree..

[@measurebymeasure3605]

I wouldn't say genius, but thank you! Your gratitude is in your appreciation.

[@catherineprice4766]

Ty, I'm on my 2nd year of piano, this helped immensely because i needed a breakdown of the time signature stuff. I learn easily when i can viualise while it's being explained.

[@Angiepangie101]

I’m watching this in the middle of quarantine as a result of forgetting my 5 years of experience in piano.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

I got a lot more views since the pandemic, it's insane

[@ybedard1]

I just had to say thanks a million. I really like your language and your approach. So much more pleasant and understandable. Keep up the good work !

[@reubantube3986]

Best teacher I ever see. Thanks lot

[@rianmargongora6529]

I was teaching myself how to read sheet music and I was having trouble with key signatures but you really helped me out.. Thank you so much

[@thehoodedman6954]

Lol i just realised this was more meant for violin, for 5 minutes I thought was for the piano. It was still very useful though:)

[@measurebymeasure3605]

well, music is universal. You can use this knowledge for any instrument

[@BarishMoitra]

This is literally the best video I have come across yet !!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

you are literally the best commenter

[@ambers8032]

thank you for the video, you make it so much easier to understand. I love it.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

tx amber, sorry for the late response!

[@millyday]

🤣🤣🤣 my dog perked up after hearing the ones in the background to your video! Great informative lesson! Thanks

[@McRail__]

Can you do Chords please i really don't get the numbers under a note in chords when playing piano please, thank you also great video!!! Keep up the good work I'll be turning on the notification bell.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

That is a good Idea, I will. Probably more violin oriented but I might as well mention some piano. Now, numbers can mean different things. Usually if they're Arabic numbers, meaning our regular numbers, then it is telling you which finger to use, and if it is a roman numeral it could either mean a chord inversion (which would be redundant) or a relative chord to the tonic. Meaning that if the song is played in C and you see a IV then it's telling you the chord shifted to the 4th of the tonic, an F, also called the sub-dominant. But I am still unsure which numbers you are talking about, can you give me an example?

[@maswira9698]

Thank you very much for your tutorial. Now I more understand how to read sheet music because of your tutorial. From Jakarta.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

Hello Jakarta! Is that Indonesia? First comment from there I think, what an honor! I am glad the video helped you!!

[@menghao9108]

This video is so helpful Thank you for explaining

[@gabrielraymundo8925]

I really appreciate your video because it improved my note reading even though I'm at a snail's pace and discovered that I had the potential to play the piano. Looking forward to future videos like this😁

[@measurebymeasure3605]

a snail always gets its whatever-snails-eat. Don't worry about the pace, if you have fun and enjoy it you will be great, no one is pressuring you to be a superstar tomorrow (i hope). I will make more vids like this!

[@Donatello_h]

Amazing video! Congrats helped me so much that you can't imagine, the video would be better if you showed playing the piano so we can think bettee ya know?

[@measurebymeasure3605]

I'll keep that in mind for next time!

[@SllwedandReverb]

You deserve so much😁. You spend so much time probably looking through the comments and thank you! I learned a lot!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

yes, I look at every single comment. I love music and anyone who is interested in it. thank you and I am glad to have helped!

[@abrahamv.7714]

Is there a second part to this video? I was actually specifically interested on the more details in 30:11 than on the other information. Still was really helpful, thanks.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

part 2 is in the making!

[@benedictamensah4335]

You are a very good teacher ... been long i read my sheet music but listening to you brought is like doing revision ,.. thank you..

[@measurebymeasure3605]

that is awesome, I am glad it helped!

[@therefore8017]

I am trying to learn some piano so i was looking for a vid about how to read piano sheet. There none that helps until this vid about violin.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

yes but I only cover the G clef on my videos, the piano uses the F Clef as well, that is read a bit differently. I am glad I could help with something though

[@reachvjs]

Exceptional coverage, comprehensive explanation. Just one glace at the video, you understand the whole gamut of staff reading... Thank you👍👍

[@measurebymeasure3605]

thanks for the comment, Im glad it helped!

[@allinformationmadhan2494]

Totally cleared... thank you very much

[@vaibhavraj2917]

Most detailed video on staff I have watched till now🙏🙏

[@measurebymeasure3605]

and I thank you my good friend

[@tofucookiemilo]

awesome tutorial i learned soooo much!!

[@jamesmcqueen2618]

Very good job of teaching, I'm not a smart man but now I can see the light a little better. You are an excellent teacher because you talk slow where everone can understand. My daddy was a piano player and played for Nancy and Ronald Regan in the White house. I still have the pictures and autographs he got for me. God Bless You and Thanks. (Mac)

[@mydogskips2]

I don't know, I guess you may not be able to read music yet, but did you recognize the national anthem?

[@jamesmcqueen2618]

@@mydogskips2 Yes , I did recognize it. I'm trying to learn three chords on a piano. You can see me on KZbin playing my Gutar, (Merry Christmas Elvis by Mac McQueen ) Have a good Christmas and God Bless You, (Mac)

[@measurebymeasure3605]

Awesome! That is a great story and I am very impressed! Music doesn't care if you're smart or not (I am not either!) the important thing is to do what you love and you will be good at it.

[@nyetnyetsu]

Holy shit that thumbnail is nightmare

[@measurebymeasure3605]

lol I know!

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Again I keep reviewing your lesson and am so thankful for your patience!!!😁👍🏾😁

[@rayyfire5738]

Lol 31:21 look at the subtitles when he coughs

[@measurebymeasure3605]

;)

[@dodutils]

Best piano music theory lesson I found on KZbin !

[@measurebymeasure3605]

thank you, it's more for violin, but the same applies to piano!

[@josephgriggs621]

What about the clef sign? How do you know the middle line is B without knowing the clef sign.

[@mydogskips2]

Ture, but he's obviously assuming it's a treble clef, it is probably the way most people learn music, I mean by first learning the treble clef, then they move on to the bass clef, etc.

[@measurebymeasure3605]

you are absolutely right, but there is ALWAYS a clef sign. If there isn't you don't know. On my short examples, I may have left them out since it's a violin video and the only clef is G.

[@mydogskips2]

@Ezugo Obuekwe Everyone needs to start somewhere. And it's only basic if you've been taught before, for those who haven't had the privilege and experience of such education, it's not basic at all. A lot of people well versed in music may not know what a breve is, or even a double sharp, or how to read a baritone clef. Heck, I would bet most don't know what a harmonic anticipation is, or what it means to prepare a dissonance. I don't know why I didn't think of it first, but despite its elementary nature, I'm not sure how many know what "Mixolydian" and "Locrian" are, not to mention the different types of minor scales, what relative and parallel, or similar and oblique mean in musical terms. These could all be said to be basic things in music, but my point is that it's all relative, it depends on how much you've been taught.

[@trxxblx-wxs-hxrx]

mydogskips2 do you actually really remember all these 😂 I make music on a DAW and I know basic theory but I play things Indian and Middle Eastern music but idk how the scale bc technically you can’t apply the scale to every note, certain notes only get the same scale

[@edcrutchfield3447]

This is the first time for me that i truly understand. YOU are GREAT 😊 teacher!!!!!!!!!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

that is a great compliment, thank you!

[@mrregularword4329]

I remember I was once trying to do sheet music before this and I freaked out when I saw the sixteenth rest because I didn’t know what it was

[@measurebymeasure3605]

Hopefully now you do! Nothing is more challenging that one's own mind

[@a_leafdanial1181]

0:28 This is... Me: my worst nightnare

[@dummyenergy4796]

This video has helped me so much, It would have taken me forever to figure all this out on my own. Thank you!

[@measurebymeasure3605]

you're not making the mistake I did. That alone makes you a better musician already

[@sinisterdomain7194]

1:38 Brian Eno.. made me smile