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Easy Time Signatures Tutorial
A Beginner's Guide to Rhythms
Time signatures can be confusing—but they don’t have to be! In this beginner-friendly lesson, you’ll learn exactly what time signatures mean, how to read them, and how they shape the rhythm of the music you play. I’ll show you simple tricks to make understanding rhythm and timing easy, so you can confidently count beats, recognize measures, and stay in time with any song. Perfect for anyone learning bass, guitar, or music theory who wants to build a strong foundation in rhythm and timing.
Two Types of Downbeats and an Upbeat
What Downbeats Sound Like and How We Use Them
What’s a downbeat, what’s an upbeat, and how do we use them? This lesson answers all of those questions and more, including two different definitions of a downbeat. We’ll also cover upbeats, explore how they appear in written music, and listen to them in my original musical example. Perfect for players who want to understand rhythm and improve timing and musical awareness.
Understanding Triplet Rhythms for Beginners
Your Easy Guide to 8th-Note Triplets
“What’s all this I’m hearing about triplets, and why am I having so much trouble with them?” In this lesson, we’ll break down and explain the most common of all triplets — the 8th note triplet. You’ll learn what a triplet is, how to count it, and how to listen for it. Plus, I’ll show you a simple way to process rhythms without counting, so you can feel time naturally and play with greater confidence and precision.
