Time Signatures, Bars and Barlines

Understanding basic time signatures ( 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 ) and their relationship to bar, bar lines and counting in music.

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[animelol]

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[nanakiwis]

I just started studying music theory a couple days ago I thought it’d be tough but it’s actually quite fun thanks to awesome tutors on YouTube like you :) thank you

[Hajjmusic_]

I think it’s important to specify for the sake of clarity that the bottom number tells you what kind of beat you need to use. 4 = a Quarter Note, 2 = Half Note, 8 = Eighth Note Etc.

[kurtagdon]

I'm probably that one guy who searched this up lmao

Edit: I finally know Time signatures, bars and barlines now. I had to do a verbally counting so I needed this

[maxmillman]

2:49 The device shown here is in fact a "final" barline, which indicates the end of a given musical work; a "double" barline is comprised of two thin vertical lines (as opposed to a thin barline followed by a thick one, which constitutes a final barline as shown here), and indicates a significant change in the nature of the notation (e.g. rhythmic and/or tonal changes), such as one might find when transitioning from one section to another within a song.

Double barlines serve as a warning to the performer that the nature of the music (and therefore the notation representing it) is about to change significantly, rather than repeat in a similar way as before.

Some composers tend to use double barlines merely to indicate a section change, even when the latter section has similar properties to the former.
In these instances a "section name", "rehearsal mark" or similar should be utilised to mark the new section instead, as these are more appropriate devices for such a purpose.

[susanrutter]

Thank you so much for this -- I came here voluntarily as a teacher, and just wanted to say how clear (and yet actually enjoyable) this is. Confident that this video will help musicians of all ages understand! All the best.

[PINOYSHOWBIZLATEST]

So clear...the first time I was able to understand everything. Thank you so much!

[mrsweetkandy]

I feel like I am the only one who got there on my own.

That said, thank you. I was always confused about time signatures and although I don't know what the second number is about at least I clearly understood the first one so THANK YOU

[thepracticalmommaph]

4:02 there are multiple answers
1 whole note
2 half notes
4 quarter notes

[jucifil]

I wasnt listening in my online class so i have to watch this for my homework

Update a month later: I failed music

[jodiejones]

Watched over 1 hours of videos to understand time signatures and understood within a minute on this video. Very well explained. Many thanks

[ArmanMZ]

So the way for me to understand things with 100% clarity is to be taught like kids.
Clapping, preschool music background, drawing with colors, practicing.
Thanks

[sydney]

I am watching this bc i didnt listen in music class and i have exams now so imma just vibe with my iced coffee while watching this 10 times

[ipekozkan]

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[vijayr]

FIRST time …I’m hearing such easy and clear explanation for time signatures after few reading blogs and seeing certain number videos. Thank you Sir for sharing your knowledge 🙂🙏. You’re doing a great job !

[carolineevangelion]

YESSS I’m learning music notes all over again after so many years from the very basics thank you for this

[seanfletter]

Been playing music with my son and he sent me this! 😂 Time to learn up.

[devio]

I've been trying to find a vudeo which could make me understand on how to read music and at last after videos I finally found a good one

[NotUntrackable]

I'm probably that one guy who had to watch this for his school work . Lol

[Stephjtehmama]

I used your program as the wrap-up activity and quiz for my 2nd grade music class. I displayed the video on my white board then as you asked a question I had each student come up and draw their answer to the question asked on the displayed projected stave. I paused the video before the answer was given & then we checked their answers with you. This was way better then pencil and paper and I marked their comprehension of the skill as we went through the video. Thank you for the way you taught this concept it was a great for me to use as an assessment tool. So your short 4:28 video took us 30 min to complete and the kids never lost interest! I will be using it for my 1st and 3rd grade music classes as well. Thank you - Very Interactive!