#27 LEARN FREE MUSIC THEORY

Andrew Furmanczyk

18 May 201020:20

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TLDRThis is the 27th free online music theory lesson, building on previous lessons by adding more advanced rhythmic concepts. It covers less common time signatures, irregular rhythmic groupings like quadruplets and quintuplets, advanced dotted notes, and intricate combinations of rests. The goal is to equip learners to decipher complex rhythms by breaking them down into simple components. Instructions are given for practice exercises to gain fluency with techniques like polyrhythms. Emphasis is placed on actively applying concepts through clapping exercises and creative homework assignments to internalize more nuanced aspects of rhythmic notation.

Takeaways

😊 Covers accessories to rhythm like irregular note groupings and time signatures
😎 Introduces new notes like 32nd, 64th, 128th and how to draw them
📝 Explains dots and how they add 50% of a note's value
👂 Triplets usually found in simple time, not compound time
⛺️ Duplets and quadruplets are irregular note groupings for compound time
🎵 In compound time, groupings are usually in 3s or divisible by 3
😯 5, 6, 7 note groupings only occur in simple time but equal 4
🤯 Can combine different note groupings like triplets and quintuplets
✏️ Challenges viewers to create crazy rhythms using different concepts
🎓 Purpose is to fill in blanks with more obscure rhythm concepts

Q & A

What is the main focus of this music theory lesson?
-The main focus is on introducing additional details and accessories to rhythm, such as irregular note groupings, extra time signatures, dots, triplets, duplets, and quadruplets.
What are some examples of new, less commonly used notes and rests that are introduced?
-Some examples are 32nd notes, 64th notes, and 128th notes, along with their respective rests.
How does a dot after a note affect its value?
-A dot after a note adds 50% of the note's value. So a dotted half note would equal 1.5 beats instead of just 1 beat.
What is a triplet and where is it usually found?
-A triplet is a grouping of 3 notes that takes up the time of 2 notes. Triplets are usually found in simple time signatures, not compound time.
What are duplets and quadruplets?
-Duplets and quadruplets are irregular note groupings found in compound time signatures. A duplet is 2 notes in the time of 3, and a quadruplet is 4 notes in the time of 3.
What do groupings of 5, 6 or 7 equal in simple time?
-In simple time, groupings of 5, 6 or 7 sixteenth notes (for example) always equal 4 sixteenth notes. The extra notes squeeze into the same duration.
What is polyrhythm and how does it work?
-Polyrhythm occurs when two hands or parts play conflicting rhythms, like triplets in one hand and duplets in another. The parts sync up at the start of each beat.
What are some examples of simple time signatures?
-Some examples of simple time signatures are 4/4, 2/4, 2/2, 4/8, 4/16, with a beat that can divide into two equal parts.
What are some examples of compound time signatures?
-Some compound time examples are 6/8, 9/8, 12/8, with a beat that divides into three equal parts.
What is the purpose of the homework assignment?
-The homework assignment provides an opportunity to practice using all the different rhythmic concepts covered in the lesson through creative rhythmic dictation over 10 lines.

Outlines

00:00

🎵 Introducing New Rhythmic Concepts

The instructor introduces new rhythmic concepts that build on previous lessons, including more detailed rhythmic notes and rests up to 128th notes, dotted notes, triplets with mixed rhythms, and irregular groupings like duplets and quaduplets for compound time signatures.

05:02

🎶 Expanding on Dotted Notes and Triplets

The instructor reviews the concept of dotted notes, explaining that a dot adds 50% of the note's value. He also expands on triplets, allowing rests within triplets and showing examples of mixing triplets with other rhythms like dotted notes and 16th notes.

10:03

🥁 Irregular Groupings in Compound Time

The instructor introduces irregular rhythmic groupings for compound time signatures, specifically duplets and quaduplets. He explains how they fit within the strong and weak beats, and techniques like using a metronome to properly time the rhythm.

15:04

🎹 More Irregular Groupings in Simple Time

Additional irregular rhythmic groupings are shown for simple time signatures, including groups of 5, 6 and 7 notes. The key concept is that these always equal 4 of the same note value, so they can substitute for a group of 4.

20:05

🎼 Homework Assignment to Practice Concepts

The instructor assigns homework for students to practice drawing rhythms using concepts covered in the lesson. This involves creating mixed rhythm patterns across various time signatures to get creative and experimental with the new techniques.

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Keywords

💡Rhythm

The video focuses heavily on rhythm, which refers to the timing and duration of musical sounds and silences. It covers basics like note values and rests, as well as more complex concepts like dotted notes, triplets, and irregular groupings. Rhythm is essential for properly performing and feeling music.

💡Note values

Note values indicate the duration of musical notes. The script mentions whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, 16th notes and smaller note values. Understanding note values is critical for reading and performing sheet music correctly.

💡Rests

Rests are intervals of silence in music. The script covers rests that correspond to various note values. Counting and properly observing rests is an important rhythmic concept.

💡Dotted notes

Dotted notes are notes with dots after them that extend the duration by 50%. The script explains how dotted notes work for various note values. They are used to create unique rhythms.

💡Triplets

Triplets divide a regular beat into three equal parts. They create a triplet rhythm and are often used to embellish melodies. The script covers triplet notation and how to count/perform them.

💡Irregular note groupings

The script introduces irregular rhythmic subdivisions for compound time signatures, like duplets and quadruplets. These change the normal grouping to create unique effects.

💡Simple time

Simple time signatures like 4/4 involve groupings in 2s. The script shows irregular groupings (5,6,7 notes per beat) used in simple time to create variations.

💡Compound time

Compound times like 6/8 involve groupings in 3s. The script introduces duplets and quadruplets used to embellish the standard 3-note groupings.

💡Polyrhythms

Polyrhythms feature different rhythms/groupings in each hand. They are complex and mentioned as potentially tricky in the script after introducing irregular groupings.

💡Creativity

The overall message is to get creative, experiment with rhythms and "go nuts" with notation to develop rhythmic skill. This encourages active learning.

Highlights

Introduces new notes and rests like 32nd, 64th, and 128th notes

Explains how dotted notes work - add 50% of the note's value

Triplets usually found in simple time, not compound time

Irregular note groupings introduced for compound time like duplets and quaduplets

Duplets and quaduplets take up same time slot and are interchangeable

Use metronome clicking on strong beats to practice duplets/quadruplets

In simple time, groupings of 5, 6 or 7 sixteenth/32nd notes equals 4 of those notes

Memorize that in simple time: 5, 6, or 7 equals 4

Homework - draw 10 lines with different time signatures and divide into 4 bars

Add triplets, quadruples, dots, rests, and other groupings

Try clapping your homework lines

First 5 homework lines in simple time, last 5 in compound time

Get creative and experiment with different rhythm combinations

Double check your homework adds up correctly

Lesson fills in blanks on confusing rhythm concepts

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