Learn how to read simple sheet music by notating a simple nursery rhyme. Learn the meaning of important concepts such as staff, quarter, bar, beat, BPM, time signature and more!
This is part 1 of a 4-part series which will guide you through the mysteries of reading sheet music. The series is geared towards beginners. Here are links to the entire series:
Part 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dgrr28NXdUPart 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rxalBm9mBsPart 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs5dExt9KW4Part 4:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN2c6b5sVo0What's in the 4-Part Mini-Course?
In this mini-course, you are going to learn how to read simple sheet music. We're going to cover the basics of musical notation using a simple nursery rhyme, Mary Had a Little Lamb. Yes, it's simple, but it has all of the components we're interested in understanding: the staff, note durations (quarter, half, full, eighth notes), bars, beats, BPM, time signature and more.
Who Are These Videos Aimed At?
This music reading tutorial is aimed at the novice or beginner who is inexperienced at reading sheet music. If you are a professional musician, or want to know what microtonal notation or courtesy accidentals are, you're too advanced!
How is Your Video Different from the Other Tutorials on YouTube?
Excellent question. I haven't seen all of the other tutorials, so I can't really speak for all tutorials out there, but I do really:
1. Take my time and explain each concept intuitively and clearly;
2. Make NO assumptions regarding your previous sheet music reading skill level;
3. Make NO assumptions regarding your proficiency at playing piano.
What is Sheet Music?
Sheet music is a way of communicating. It is a written language meant to convey the music we hear with our ears. Originally, sheet music was written on paper, where its name came from, although today it's not uncommon to see musical notation displayed on computer screens, tablets and other portable forms of electronic display. Another term for sheet music is "score". Notating sheet music is another pretty way of saying "writing sheet music".
Despite its importance in communicating ideas, sheet music is not a prerequisite for having a successful career. Some examples of very successful musicians who have had illustrious careers despite not knowing how to write notes are Irving Berlin, Paul McCartney and Lionel Bart. Still, if you plan on playing with other musicians, knowing how to read sheet music can be an enormous benefit.
Other Related Videos
The western way of musical notation has evolved over many centuries. I won't be going into details regarding its evolution, but here is an interesting and well made video discussing the history of sheet music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwqHPqx7RpcMy own channel has many other piano and music tutorials which I invite you to check out. Here is a (short) sample of videos:
Exercises for building up your piano runs and fills:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsTvl6uFF4EJazz harmony, chord voicing and the 2 5 1 progression:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zWoOLQgOksModulating between keys using the 2-5-1 progression:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS3BUH_XA3QLearn to play piano left hand arpeggios:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiZBq0U2BgUAbout the Site 🌐
This site provides links to random videos hosted at YouTube, with the emphasis on random. 🎥
Origins of the Idea 🌱
The original idea for this site stemmed from the need to benchmark the popularity of a video against the general population of YouTube videos. 🧠
Challenges Faced 🤔
Obtaining a large sample of videos was crucial for accurate ranking, but YouTube lacks a direct method to gather random video IDs.
Even searching for random strings on YouTube doesn't yield truly random results, complicating the process further. 🔍
Creating Truly Random Links 🛠️
The YouTube API offers additional functions enabling the discovery of more random videos. Through inventive techniques and a touch of space-time manipulation, we've achieved a process yielding nearly 100% random links to YouTube videos.
About YouTube 📺
YouTube, an American video-sharing website based in San Bruno, California, offers a diverse range of user-generated and corporate media content. 🌟
Content and Users 🎵
Users can upload, view, rate, share, and comment on videos, with content spanning video clips, music videos, live streams, and more.
While most content is uploaded by individuals, media corporations like CBS and the BBC also contribute. Unregistered users can watch videos, while registered users enjoy additional privileges such as uploading unlimited videos and adding comments.
Monetization and Impact 🤑
YouTube and creators earn revenue through Google AdSense, with most videos free to view. Premium channels and subscription services like YouTube Music and YouTube Premium offer ad-free streaming.
As of February 2017, over 400 hours of content were uploaded to YouTube every minute, with the site ranking as the second-most popular globally. By May 2019, this figure exceeded 500 hours per minute. 📈
List of ours generators⚡
Random YouTube Videos Generator
Random Film and Animation Video Generator
Random Autos and Vehicles Video Generator
Random Music Video Generator
Random Pets and Animals Video Generator
Random Sports Video Generator
Random Travel and Events Video Generator
Random Gaming Video Generator
Random People and Blogs Video Generator
Random Comedy Video Generator
Random Entertainment Video Generator
Random News and Politics Video Generator
Random Howto and Style Video Generator
Random Education Video Generator
Random Science and Technology Video Generator
Random Nonprofits and Activism Video Generator
