Categories: Rhythm
All theory articlesWhat Is a Time Signature: 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8 in Simple Terms
A simple explanation of time signatures for beginners: what 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8 mean, how to count beats in a bar, and how time signature differs from rhythm and tempo.
Reader level: PlayerWhat Is Note Duration
A simple explanation of note duration: how long a note lasts, how duration connects to pulse and tempo, and how to practice it in real playing.
Reader level: PlayerWhat Is Tempo in Music
A simple explanation of tempo: what BPM means, how tempo relates to pulse and rhythm, and how to train steady speed in practice.
Reader level: PlayerWhat Is Pulse in Music
A simple explanation of musical pulse: how to feel a steady time support, and how pulse differs from rhythm and tempo.
Reader level: PlayerWhat Is Rhythm in Music
A simple explanation of rhythm: how sounds and rests are placed in time, how rhythm differs from tempo, and how to practice it.
Reader level: Player