How to Read Sheet Music : Understanding Rhythmic Notation & Quarter Notes?


Rhythmic notation uses quarter notes, half notes, whole notes and more. Learn about quarter notes, time signatures and the 4/4 meter in this free music theory video lesson on reading music. Expert: Eric Williams Contact: www.ericwilliamsmusic.com Bio: Eric Williams plays harmonica in a local Arizona band. He also teaches guitar, voice and other instruments at Yavapai Community College, and gives private lessons at his studio. Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler

25 Comments on “How to Read Sheet Music : Understanding Rhythmic Notation & Quarter Notes?”

  1. 1: cyK0tek said at 12:43 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    @nativesins “YYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!” XD

  2. 2: howtoreadmusic said at 1:06 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    C=4/4 I get it! Thanks!

  3. 3: MsDancingManiac said at 1:21 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    confused :/

  4. 4: marizpiano said at 1:51 am on November 22nd, 2011:

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  5. 5: wambagamba109 said at 2:09 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    GET OFF OF MY SCREEN SUPER PEDRO!!!

  6. 6: tilluize said at 2:16 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    Thanks a lot sir for making me understand…

  7. 7: SMAG1415PIANO said at 3:11 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    Uwyuryuif

  8. 8: psychosocialsteph said at 4:01 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    i wish he could have explained more complex rhythms. he mostly just explained value..which i already know

  9. 9: YeolEumSon said at 4:50 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    this is a realy good practise i like it!
    what a typical teacher …nice ears :-)

  10. 10: AuraDragon11 said at 4:58 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    ZzzzzzzzzzzzzZzzzzzzZzzzzzzzzzzz……………….

  11. 11: 2k10theman said at 5:00 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    cheers big ears.

  12. 12: steveo27545 said at 5:37 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    Crotchets, or quarter notes, music is simple math, they application of the maths makes it hard.
    Kung fu means highly trained.
    Some training is needed .

  13. 13: nativesins said at 5:47 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    YOU COULD SAY THAT GUY HAS AN EAR FOR MUSIC

  14. 14: 2JAMMY said at 6:17 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    I think he overdosed on music – Ears like wingnuts.
    Personally I think some sound samples would have greatly enhanced the learning content of this vid. Thanks anyway.

  15. 15: chrisangelo19 said at 6:59 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    there is something wrong in the placement of your notes. if it is in the space, the circle should fit the 2 up and down lines

  16. 16: MegaYoshitsune said at 7:27 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    Those are amazing ears

  17. 17: steventyler3able said at 7:56 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    U play harmonica that’d mean ur the only one in the band not gettin action or r u haha

  18. 18: steventyler3able said at 8:38 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    Ur super confusing I mean ur not telling us how to measure it idk u just suck balls dude and u need to speak better to the people that ur teaching cuz Shawn cheek teaches better

  19. 19: ziri79 said at 9:11 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    me too..

  20. 20: MuriloUK said at 10:11 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    Interesting.

  21. 21: northkayak said at 10:55 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    Where do Expert Village get its instructors? they really stink (all of them)

  22. 22: Prettykitty725 said at 11:45 am on November 22nd, 2011:

    I’m still lost :( I think I need to hear a sound example to understand.

  23. 23: takcutie98 said at 12:02 pm on November 22nd, 2011:

    thank you! great vid

  24. 24: SPEAKTRUTHINLOVE777 said at 12:57 pm on November 22nd, 2011:

    This is a great video and you have explained well! Thank you!!

  25. 25: RixeDNB said at 12:59 pm on November 22nd, 2011:

    can you speak slower?

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