Rhythm in music explained- How to get rhythm

In this video we explore rhythm in music, how to get rhythm, and practice your rhythm skills with some practical ( and hopefully fun!) exercises.

I'm Ruairi, and I'm a London based percussionist and composer and make tutorials and documentaries about music.

00:00 Intro
1:02 What is Rhythm?
1:36 What is Beat and Pulse?
2:15 Using the Metronome
3:31 Tip no. 1 - Vocalising Rhythm
6:15 Vocalisation Exercise
9:09 Tip no. 2 Counting Out Loud
11:43 Tip no. 3 Synchronising Movement to the Beat
12:20 Movement and Timing Exercise

The metronome app I am using in this video is called MetroTimer:

©Ruairi Glasheen 2020

[bodhran]

Thanks for checking out my video on rhythm and don't hesitate to ask any questions or share your thoughts here in the comments section 🎵👍

[quodlibetful]

I am 80 years old and have played music most of my life. I only wish I had learned this when I was young. This method should be expanded and put into every school system. Thank you. I know this will help me to play better with others.

[damnfk]

The click that happens in your brain when you get this is incomparable to any other feeling. It's just so cool when your mind goes "ok here's how we do it" like playing a video game when you were younger and there's a level you couldn't pass and you threw the remote into the wall in anger. But when you come back to it the next day you pass that level first try. The new connections you feel your brain make is so exhilarating. Thank you this video

[sovka]

The best metronome tutorial on YouTube. Most videos tend to overexplain it to the point it is confusing. However, you, sir, did a great job! Thank you.

[anthonyanderson]

I saw my dr yesterday and he said you need to learn something different. I had a stroke and my brain needs to learn something new. Hopefully this helps me. Thank you 😊

[barryhill]

Honestly, I am 72 years old and never felt I understood rhythm, beat, and time. I have a tendency to overthink such things, and I probably have a lack of naturally engrained rhythm; even though I love music, naturally, want to move to the music and somewhat play guitar. I wish I had had such clear instructions about 65 years ago :) Honestly, this is great. THANK YOU!

[okayranks-]

No one really speaks on this topic but it’s such a crucial part of music. Once you find your groove it can make a night & day difference.

[twistedbunny]

At first i thought this video was too complex but after a while it turns out it's really easy to understand and it holds a lot of information, thanks man, a lot, may Odin bless you

[pandimensions]

This is the first time in an entire lifetime of being unable to hear a beat that a lesson hasn't felt like it's skipping the first five steps. Usually the advice is 'just clap along' with no advice on what to do if you can't do that. But this is broken down so much more that even just following along once, I can start to see where everything falls apart for me, and it's not right at the first hurdle! Which means maybe I can improve! Thank you so much

[inalangner]

Thank you for your explanations and the exercises you show. Those "naturals" always say "It is easy, go with your feelings" and never show exercises, how to develop a sense for rhythm. Your video was really helpful, thank you Ruairi!

[angusforeman]

Thank you Sir. As a someone who has always found picking out and keeping the rhythm nigh on impossible, you clear and run teaching is like mana from heaven. You are a great teacher. Thank you

[Lil-song]

Ruairi! Hope you've been to Chicago to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! One week before St. Patricks day the Chicago River is dyed Green. The green dye was originally used to help in the effort to clean up the river's waterfront areas. According to NPR, when Richard J. Daley assumed mayorship of Chicago in 1955. You are the Irish Blessing on YouTube!

[GLEN-mw]

In my book Sir, You have been nominated and won the Best Music teacher ever. Miracles happen when a teacher knows what he is doing and cares enough to explain it without any sarcasm or elitist behavior. You have my sincerest appreciation and respect. I Thank you Sir!

[estarling]

Your positive energy is boosting the whole YT ! :-)
This was a lovely intro class. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with many.

[MarrowPercussion]

As a drummer I finding it amazing how rhythm can be so medicinal in certain ways. Great video thanks.

[elsalfo]

Thanks man, I learnt more about rhythm from this one video than the rest of my life combined.

[BarbaraGail_drum_song_dance]

Say it and play it! I teach rhythm and I loved your video, you’re a fun and great teacher, you communicate clearly and with joy. Thank you! 😊👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[UnkaDon]

This should be required viewing for all would-be drummers and bass players.

[themidireporter]

I had a poor since of rhythm and this has helped me practice. Thank you so much. Slainte!

[SweatyStreams]

Im 99 years old and i wish i learned this 209 years ago