Rhythm Basics: Beats and Time Signatures

Published: 2025-03-22 · Read time: 15 min · Level: Beginner

Keep the pulse

Count steady beats and group them by measures. Learn common signatures like 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8 with clapping exercises.

Subdivisions

Use “1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &” to place eighth notes evenly. For 6/8, try “1 la li 2 la li”.