#6 LEARN FREE MUSIC THEORY
TLDRThis music theory video lesson covers advanced note values including dotted notes and triplets. Dotted notes add 50% of a note's value, allowing more rhythmic control. Triplets group 3 notes in the time of 2, creating a 'duplet' feel. The instructor explains how to count and write dotted notes and triplets properly while still fitting the correct time signature. Homework involves writing practice bars in simple duple time signatures like 2/4 and compound triple time signatures like 6/8, incorporating dotted notes and triplets.
Takeaways
- 😀 The lesson covers dotted notes, which add 50% of a note's value, and triplets, which cram 3 notes into the space of 2
- 🎹 Dotted notes look like regular notes but with a dot, adding extra length
- 👂 Triplets help create compound rhythm by grouping 3 quick beats as 1
- 🥁 Duple time has marching feel with even groupings, compound time has a waltz feel with groups of 3
- 😖 Rhythm is the hardest but most important part of music theory to learn
- 🎵 Once you learn rhythm the rest of music theory is downhill
- ⏱ Keeping steady rhythm makes music catchy, irregular rhythm sounds messy
- 🎻 Use the word 'blueberry' to practice triplets - 3 syllables in 1 beat
- ✏️ Do homework practicing duple and compound time signatures
- 💪 Don't give up learning music theory if you want to master it
Q & A
What are dotted notes?
-Dotted notes are notes with a dot after them, which adds 50 percent of the note's value. So a dotted half note would equal 3 beats instead of 2.
How are triplets different from regular notes?
-Triplets are groups of 3 notes that get the same time value as 2 regular notes. So 3 eighth note triplets would equal 2 regular eighth notes.
What is the difference between duple time and compound time?
-Duple time has rhythms grouped in 2s (2/4, 4/4 etc), while compound time has rhythms grouped in 3s (3/4, 6/8 etc.), creating a different feel.
What makes the first beat of a measure different?
-The first beat of a measure is nearly always accented, meaning it is played louder, which gives it more emphasis. This helps establish the rhythm.
What is polyrhythm?
-Polyrhythm is when you have two contrasting rhythms played at the same time, such as triplets over regular 8th notes. This creates a complex interplay of rhythms.
What does blueberry represent?
-Blueberry is used as a 3 syllable word to represent playing the notes of a triplet evenly - "blue-ber-ry" lines up with the 3 notes.
Why is rhythm so important in music?
-Steady rhythm allows listeners to follow along and get into the music. Without steady rhythm, the music would become chaotic and lose its appeal.
What are strong and weak beats?
-Strong beats are accented, while weak beats are unaccented. The pattern of strong and weak beats contributes to the rhythm and feel of the music.
What is the homework assignment?
-The homework is to write 10 bars in duple time signatures (2/4, 4/4 etc.) and 10 bars in compound times (3/4, 6/8 etc.) while incorporating dotted notes and triplets.
What music concepts will be covered next?
-The next concepts are strong and weak beats - how to place accents in the rhythm to create different feels and grooves.
Outlines
🎵 Introducing Dotted Notes and Triplets
This paragraph introduces the concepts of dotted notes and triplets. It explains that dotted notes add 50% of the note's value, giving examples with half, quarter, and whole notes. It also mentions double dotting notes briefly. The paragraph then begins explaining triplets - groups of 3 notes played in the time of 2 notes, using 'blueberry' as an example word to practice subdividing beats into 3 equal parts.
🎶 Using Dotted Notes and Triplets in Rhythm
This paragraph continues explaining how to use dotted notes and triplets in rhythms. It shows how dotted rhythms sound different than regular rhythms. It also cautions not to combine triplets and regular notes into complex polyrhythms yet. The paragraph emphasizes learning foundations first before getting into more advanced concepts.
🎵 Building Up Music Theory Concepts
This paragraph uses a house building analogy to explain how music theory concepts build on each other. It reassures not to get overwhelmed by all the new information, as it will come together later similar to a finished house.
➕ Duple Time vs. Compound Time
This paragraph introduces the concepts of duple time (groups of 2) vs. compound time (groups of 3). It relates them to even and odd numbers and uses imagery of marching (duple) and waltzing (compound). It also briefly touches on time signatures and how they break into 2s or 3s.
🦶 Understanding Rhythm Through Body Movements
This paragraph further explains duple and compound time using accents and body movements. It relates duple time to walking on 2 legs, compound time to 3-legged skipping. It introduces the concepts of strong and weak beats which will be explored further in the next lesson.
🎼 Wrap Up and Homework Assignment
The final paragraph assigns homework to write musical exercises using duple and compound time signatures to practice the concepts. It encourages using dotted notes and triplets as an additional challenge. The paragraph closes by positively reflecting on the music teaching experience.
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Keywords
💡dotted notes
💡triplets
💡duple time
💡compound time
💡polyrythm
💡pulse
💡syncopation
💡tempo
💡time signature
💡rhythm
Highlights
Dotted notes add 50 percent of the value of the note onto it
Triplets group 3 notes together that equal the time of 2 regular notes
Use the word "blueberry" to practice playing triplets
Duple time has a marching feel with accents on the strong beats
Compound time has a waltz feel with groups of 3 beats
Time signatures with even top numbers are likely duple time
Time signatures with top numbers divisible by 3 are likely compound time
Steady rhythm helps people get into the music
If you enjoy learning, you will learn faster and retain more
Never give up when learning something new
2/2 and 4/2 time signatures take up the same number of beats
Implement dotted notes and triplets in your rhythm exercises
Approach learning with a positive mindset
Rewatch lessons if you don't fully understand the first time
Enjoy every moment of the learning process
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