Learn about time and rhythm in music. These videos address counting, note values, meter, time signatures, and rhythmic patterns. Click through each episode for full lesson plans.

PLAYING WITH NUMBERS: IN 6

MOZART Theme from Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331

In this episode, join our new friends Kevin and Shiv as they teach us to count in 6 with the Shiv Shuffle!

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PLAYING WITH NUMBERS: IN 9

BRUBECK "Blue Rondo ala Turk"

We’ve counted music in groups of two, three, even five! In this episode, learn how to count music that moves in groups of nine!

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HUMOR IN MUSIC

DETT Humoreske (Honey) / RACHMANINOV Humoresque in G Major, op. 10, no. 5

What do composers do to make music funny? Learn about syncopation and fermatas with Buddy and a special guest in this episode!

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MANY METERS: FEELING FIVE

BERNSTEIN Sonata for Clarinet and Piano (II)

In this episode, Buddy and clarinetist Ivan Petruzziello show us how this odd meter works in music!

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IN FIVE

DESMOND Take Five

Discover odd meter with Buddy and this classic jazz tune. Get ready to count and clap along!

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STARTS WITH A B: RHYTHM GAME

BEETHOVEN 6 Ecossaises, WoO83

Clap along with Buddy and learn about quarter and eighth notes with a “surprise” composer!

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PIANO GYMNASTICS: COUNTING CHALLENGE

PROKOFIEV Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, op. 83 (III)

Are you ready for a counting game? Figure out how many beats there are in this virtuosic music!

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MANY METERS: DANCES

BRAHMS Waltz in A-flat Major, op. 39, no. 15 / BRAHMS Waltz in C-sharp Major, op. 39, no. 6

Explore triple meter and waltzes with Buddy and friends! Get ready to count along! Can you keep up?

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