9 Rhythm Patterns Beginners Mess Up All the Time

In this lesson I teach you how to count rhythm patterns beginners mess up all the time. These are essential to know if you want to play rhythms on piano or any instrument.
Watch this lesson next: bit.ly/rhythm-strategy
Check out the courses over on my website www.pianolessonsontheweb.com If you want to learn a lot more about playing piano, music theory, ear training and anything else you need to become a well rounded musician.
Chapters
00:00 How to Subdivide
02:46 Dotted Quarter Eighth
05:15 Counting With Words
05:52 16th Note Combo Rhythms
11:14 Eighth Note Triplets
12:08 Alternating Triplets and Eighths
14:26 Quarter Note Triplets
16:17 Sixteenth Rest Rhythms
17:18 Ties
19:18 What Rhythm Patterns Do You Struggle With?
19:43 Final Tip..
#rhythm #pianolessons

[@LessonsOnTheWeb]

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[@evergreen7213]

Your lessons are clear and well demonstrated. Would you please do a lesson on polyrhythms. Such as 3:2 and 3:4 etc. looking forward to your upcoming lessons!

[@evergreen7213]

How about giving us lessons of polyrhythms which most early intermediate students find them difficult . Thank you very much !

[@malegria9641]

I’m not a beginner and I honestly have no idea why I’m here

[@doctorkogan]

Me too. I don't why I've open the video tbh

[@glossymations1892]

Same

[@Shmeeby9411]

Same This is more boring than I thought it was gonna be... But it reminds me of when I was first learning to read music

[@lgamer3553]

Same

[@chrismcdonald4569]

Every day is a school day

[@sydneyhager2]

YOU ARE AMAZING!!! I am 69 and taking piano lessons, a beginner. You explained all these patterns sooo well!! Thank you!! I'll be going over all your videos.

[@Whomst_art_thou_babbling]

Bro you're 69? I'm 420!

[@user-gy9cm9di2g]

4(20)😂

[@TGrems-dg8qn]

I’m a newbie to playing anything. I was actually gifted an organ. So, I’ve been taking lessons, for about 10 months now, to learn music notes, cords…etc. I had my first recital the other day. Scared to death, but, I managed to get through it. I’m not orchestra ready, by any means but, I’m trying. I really want to learn. So, right now, I want to learn everything I can. My main struggle is, playing the cords at the same time I’m playing the notes with my right hand. I am right hand dominant, so, it seems like my left brain doesn’t want to cooperate with the right side of my brain. But, I am learning, which is a plus for me…I’m over 60 years old, so, it is true…you can teach an ole dog new tricks. Praise God 🙏😁

[@flddoc2]

Great lesson. I’m a seasoned, uneducated, drummer. I had a good amount of natural ability which means I could play a basic 4/4 beat as soon as I sat behind a kit. I progressed quickly and within three months I was playing classic rock in a ban in clubs. Admittedly I wasn’t playing it very well but in the mind of a 21 year old I was the next Neil Peart in the making. I thought that natural ability was a blessing. It was not a blessing but a curse for an undisciplined know it all young adult without a hands on mentor. Being 21 I could count and subdivide 80% of the time. (Product of Detroit education system) But what did I need to read music or even know what rudiments were. I didn’t see the need. I was in the army and set the kit aside for 20 years. Ten years of war and a good deal of ptsd and survivor guilt later I decided to commit to earning a living playing music. A great deal older and wiser I now see the difference between being good and being great at my craft, drums. The saying “you’re only as good as your basics” comes to mind and, being as cool as I was, I had no need for basics. WRONG!! So, I’m learning and becoming an expert at the basics so I can progress. For better understanding I use all sources, not just drumming and you’ve helped a lot. Thank you.

[@eladpeleg745]

Totally agree. I'm learning piano and I just did not learn the basics because I was undisciplined or something and up till now I was too ashamed to even endure learning the basics. Learning with difficulty things that 7 year olds are taught is no pleasure for the ego but it has to be done😢

[@lesleybudgen6069]

Brilliant! Just started the tenor recorder a few months ago (at age 70) and was really struggling with tempo. You’ve explained it simply and clearly. Thank you.

[@retorenfer8702]

What a top teacher! Very well explained and so helpful! Great job, many thanks!

[@gordonogle1288]

Your explanation of rhythms was absolutely superb, you have helped with something that until now was a mystery. As for tricky rhythms you might look at trills and grace notes.

[@evergreen7213]

I am like most early intermediate piano students struggle with Polyrhythms. Your lessons are very clearly explained. Thank you !

[@deep6393]

This was incredibly helpful!! I am learning to read music and my brain was getting scrambled switching rhythms, this has really changed the way i think about rhythms, thank you

[@Lionaura74]

I’ve been reading music 40 years, but I still learned a lot 😃👍 thank you!

[@NiksoGaming2000]

I have been reading books for one fourth of that time lol😂

[@johntrojan9653]

We learned this in HS Marching Band 🎵 🎷🎵

[@johntrojan9653]

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[@hisky.]

that's actually insane

[@JD-72191]

You are the best on KZbin at teaching rhythms!

[@LessonsOnTheWeb]

Thanks! 😃

[@tyronium2]

as a trombone player, 16th notes are evil

[@ShivermistGD]

REAL

[@SeabassDaFish-sp6kl]

Agreed

[@networkofneurons]

As a baritone player, this is easy

[@user-gu2zc6wp1q]

I struggle with tied 16 notes

[@jasenlmfao]

Two 16ths tied is just an eight

[@rubenpiano3360]

Dance of the sugar plum fairy 😢

[@alexanderu4208]

This requires practice

[@Tovosx2]

Same

[@ExStepsister]

I struggle

[@MamaPalma]

I am an adult and have taken several years of piano music, but falter when it comes to rhythm. Thank you so much for breaking this down for us.

[@schehrezade46]

I LOVE this video!!!! I really struggle with rhythms, and you made it very easy to follow. To answer your question-i am playing a harp piece with 4/4 signature, going from 16th notes to 2 triplets and a glissando for beat 3 and 4. I've watched multiple tutorials, and this one is by far the best. Thank you so much!

[@randyedens4997]

Wow, I've been looking for a good straight forward to describe how notes can be counted in time. Thanks, super helpful!

[@libfer]

i have played drums for 5 years and i had trouble with dotted notes for quite some time. thanks for making it so clear!

[@jeffgermanich8105]

Good info for all. I’m a drummer and it applies to my counting too.

[@Dmf1214]

Wow, excellent!! Thank you for this….you explained so well and provided examples for everything.

[@tianiasing2]

This is the best explanation I have ever heard ! Your presentation is brilliant ! I wasn't sure how to explain these subdivisions in a simple way . I honestly feel enlightened .

[@LessonsOnTheWeb]

Hey students! If you found this lesson helpful, make sure to check out this next lesson on the "Attack Point Rhythm Strategy". It's one of the best videos on the channel and it is PERFECT to watch after this one: bit.ly/rhythm-strategy

[@yuiyunchai8630]

Can you show 6/8 rhythm

[@genevaneal-ts5dy]

7

[@clarieking4603]

Very good God bless exellecent

[@LessonsOnTheWeb]

Thanks!

[@bubbaford4461]

I don't know why I decided to watch this. I don't play piano and I already have this knowledge. That didn't stop me from watching this though.

[@DesertRat332]

Great Lesson! I used to find the mix of eighth and sixteenth notes connected by a bar confusing. Also, I used to wonder why it was always an eighth note following a doted quarter. When you break the notes down into the lowest common denominator and count that way it all makes sense. Thank-you! Your videos continue to get better. Maybe you could do this in other time signatures? Like 6/8 time? I see many of these examples in that time signature. Thank-you.

[@jimmlygoodness]

This is awesome! You're a great teacher. Thank you 🙏

[@sylviah2937]

Thank you Tim for the awesome presentation and modelling of the 7 Rhythm Patterns. 8th notes and 16th notes within the same measure was a struggle for me prior to watching your video. Triples is another area you clarified for me. Words alone can not express my gratitude for your sharing the lesson with us. 👍👍👍

[@DesertRat332]

Agree! This was a great lesson!

[@chantonpetersen6431]

Likewise Sylvia

[@manouchehrzeighami9187]

Very good description on rhythm. Thank you.

[@meganbraley2503]

I’ve been reading music for a while but your explanations were such a help to solidify my wonky sight reading 😂 -thanks!

[@tonydavis6118]

Hi, your explanations are soooo good…thanks for making music clear!!!!

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Just discovered your videos. Thank you. So so helpful

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This was amazingly helpful! Thank you.

[@alisoninchausti1080]

Nicely done, thank you.

[@RoritaChen]

This is so helpful thank you so much

[@Brucer15]

I have spent 2 days practicing a section in my self learning trying to figure how to play these with the proper rhythm and i literally just asked God to help me to learn this because i found i was anxious about it even when i was doing other things around the house, and i came across this video first thing when i searched for how to play 1/8 notes and 1/16 notes. This is exactly what i needed! Thank you!

[@nechialee4624]

Excellent explanation, thank you so much.

[@qldsafari]

Great lesson, thank you 👍

[@thomaswilke6312]

Very nice lesson. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video

[@mariarossanasaracho1977]

very informative. Thank you for this video

[@lennykisku1]

So well explained !! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@dennishalford5763]

This was a great review! Thank you!

[@harrypalmer3481]

Great lesson. Thank you.

[@Saubhagyamaharjan]

Very useful one. Thanks for making this... 😊😊😊

[@eleangthang8555]

Thanks

[@LessonsOnTheWeb]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I appreciate it.

[@CanePollFishermon]

This was much needed, thank you.

[@suzy7417]

This is a wonderful lesson. Thank you!!!

[@edzielinski]

Wow - The absolute best tutorial and counting rhythms I have ever seen. Fantastic. Thank you!

[@mbusovilakati6020]

Thank you so much

[@warrenmiller553]

Great video, helps out alot.

[@rolandrowe6894]

Thank you so much ! Very helpful!

[@MikeM91320]

This was a great lesson. Thank you.

[@joannaw.5113]

Wow thank you so much! Its the best explanation that ive seen 🎉

[@LuluKong]

Very helpful! Thanks much!

[@kimnguu832]

Your instructions are very dedicated and helpful, I am very grateful to you, thank you very much.

[@saxophonealto7165]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@ernestcassler2505]

Helpful thanks

[@patriciadenise3048]

Thank you so much! I'm part of a choir and you really helped me understand what I'm reading. More power to your channel!

[@Angela-jy8um]

Great! Thanks!

[@peterbayer2895]

Straight to the point. Enlightening.

[@mickeymickey9031]

I've tried a lot to explain this (counting by subdivision)to my students, this is very clear. Thank you.

[@Jose_diazlife]

thank u, so well explained

[@April.Lillie]

That was very helpful. I struggle with triplets , especially when paired with regular rhythm on the other clef. Like 3 on 2 for example

[@BeadzW]

Awesome lesson

[@Ali_Al-Rubaie]

very useful thank you very much

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Fabulous!😊😊😊✌ Thank you!

[@J3rs3y_G1rl]

5:40 Surprisingly effective! 😮

[@judahroused1168]

Great review!

[@SilasJSantos]

Excellent class. You’re a genius teacher. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bunnyhollowcrafts]

Thank you! This is awesome!

[@_RabbitLeader]

Great lesson! Learnt so much from this! I have difficulty when the left and right hand are off beat from each other with eighth notes.

[@saralowe5306]

This is so helpful. I dont play piano but trying to teach my dauggter recorder which i played as a kid and i never got the hangbof rhythm. I learned the notes and played by ear but it makes new music i dont know impossible. This is absolute fab !

[@rohanchung2185]

Excellent!

[@bonnieconner804]

Thank you, thank you somehow you made the rhythm clearly 🎶

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Tq so much about these lesson...

[@giovannirosales455]

Thanks yuo're way of explaininig the notes are awesome.😊

[@Ludesto]

Amazing!

[@HE65432]

Thank you. I wish I had been taught these ideas when I was formally studying piano. I'm certainly glad to know them now.

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Love this video ❤❤❤ So Great

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Super Excellent video.

[@starlight27277]

You are a GREAT teacher. 🙏👍⭐

[@shodanart]

Well done!

[@WeirdMedicine]

This is very nicely done

[@hackedidiot6356]

Great lessons

[@lindamanousaki3974]

Brilliant explanation

[@alwaysblessed5980]

Great lesson. I struggle with counting. Your lesson real help. Thanks

[@pardener]

this video helped out tremendously

[@hameedkhalaf]

I learned a lot. Thx

[@itzikovadia851]

Thank u very helpful u make the thing easier

[@elwafi2001]

Very good course

[@zekiyezeynepsahin9449]

Thank you very much for this lesson Tim. Would you please make a video on playing triplet on the right hand while playing two eighth notes on the left hand?

[@HombreSolar]

Wow thank you, pretty clear

[@anthonyclark8564]

Dotted quarters catch me all the time..but this explanation really helps..thanks Tim 🤓

[@McGoomba]

me knowing that he's playing rushE: (:

[@bobbydigital3407]

Now let's do this same lesson but in 6/8 time signature!! UPDATE; 3 seconds after I posted this comment, the next video that automatically played was rhythms in 6/8 😂😂😂😂

[@theblackbasketball]

0:11 Been playing music for seven years and still can’t figure this one out. Thank you so much!

[@walterbrown8694]

From my first trumpet lessons in high school in 1949, the triplet is one beat, and the pair of eigths is the second beat - (down beat on the first, upbeat on the second) - Easy in 2/4 time.

[@femi_progressoi8698]

Thank you...

[@reportlamb1292]

Thanks Tim

[@anthonydecarvalho652]

Excellent

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Great 👍👍👍