9 Rhythm Patterns Beginners Mess Up All the Time 

Did you find this lesson TOO TRICKY and are looking for something that introduces you to rhythm from the very beginning? Well, I have you covered with "How to Count Basic Rhythms" which you can watch right here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x3CK4-G5Eg4.html

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

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.

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 🙏😁

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.

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

I struggle with tied 16 notes

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

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

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

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

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.

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 .

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.

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

as a trombone player, 16th notes are evil

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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 !

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!

You are the best on RU-vid at teaching rhythms!

Just discovered your videos. Thank you. So so helpful

Very good description on rhythm. Thank you.

This was amazingly helpful! Thank you.

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

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

So well explained !! Thank you 🙏🏼

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

Straight to the point. Enlightening.

This was much needed, thank you.

Nicely done, thank you.

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

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.

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

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

Excellent explanation, thank you so much.

This is a wonderful lesson. Thank you!!!

Great lesson, thank you 👍

This is so helpful thank you so much

This was a great lesson. Thank you.

Great lesson. Thank you.

This was a great review! Thank you!

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

very informative. Thank you for this video

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.

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?

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

Thank you so much ! Very helpful!

Awesome lesson

Very helpful! Thanks much!

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

one of my best lessons, you've explained better. kuddos

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

I had to take breaks in your course because its so overwhelmed. But your course is so good. Yes I always had problems with those complex notes. Thanks a lot

Thank you! This is awesome!

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

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. 👍👍👍

You are a GREAT teacher. 🙏👍⭐

Helpful thanks

Great explanations. Your examples were so clear. I struggle with compound time 6/8 not sure why.

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

very useful thank you very much

Excellent video. Thanks

Wow! What a fantastic video. Have you ever addressed how to learn to sight read? I would love to learn, and I am in awe of people who can do it.

Great video, helps out alot.

Excellent exhalation of counting notes.

Fabulous!😊😊😊✌ Thank you!

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

I was struggling with these combinations until l saw this video. Thank you.

thank u, so well explained

this video helped out tremendously

Great work bud. Your lesson was helpful. my kryptonite is when you have mixed rhythm pieces with mixed rhythmic rests in between.

This is very nicely done

Great! Thanks!

Tq so much about these lesson...

Thank you so much

Wow thank you, pretty clear

Thank u very helpful u make the thing easier

Well done!

i started reading a week ago. this is definitely above my ability, but just watching this was fucking awesome. you’re a great teacher.

Brilliant explanation

Great review!

I learned a lot. Thx

Excellent!

Amazing!

Love this video ❤❤❤ So Great

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.

5:40 Surprisingly effective! 😮

you are so good at this; wish you would teach how to teach or count left hand w/the right

This was a helpful video compared to so many others because it gave a proper overview. What I struggle with? Playing and counting at the same time, especially with my teacher sitting next to me.

Omg so helpful

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

With the triplets I learned 1t t 2 t t etc. The 1 tri plet also works real well thank you.

Great lessons