Counting (music)
In music , the underlying pulse in the rhythm (music) is counted according to the time signature . Each measure starts again with "1". The counting is therefore already fundamentally predefined by the respective time signature.
In addition, the subdivisions of the basic pulse can be counted and named, similar to a yardstick. Depending on the region and style, there are stronger and lesser-known, coined or widespread methods for this. Within this subdivision level, you can then systematically count more finely and place them precisely in the corresponding basic grid. Counting itself does not require the presentation of classical notes as a prerequisite.
As an alternative to counting methods, syllable languages or auxiliary words work similarly without defining the exact position within the measure.
Counting quarters every quarter
Quarter notes are counted as “1, 2, 3, 4”. This refers to a 4 ⁄ 4 cycle. In a 5 ⁄ 4 time , quarter notes are counted as "1, 2, 3, 4, 5" etc.
Counting eighths in quarter-note intervals
Eighth notes are counted with “1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and”. This refers to a 4 ⁄ 4 cycle. In a 6 ⁄ 4 cycle, 8els are counted according to "1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 and 6 and".
Counting sixteenths in quarter-note intervals
Sixteenth notes can be labeled and counted with "1e + d2e + d3e + d4e + d" or spoken "One-se-un-de-Zwei-je-un-de-Drei-je-un-de-Vie-re un-de ". This refers to a 4 ⁄ 4 cycle.
Counting eighth-note triplets in quarter-note time
Eighth note triplets can be counted as “1bc2bc3bc4bc”. This refers to a 4 ⁄ 4 cycle. In German-speaking countries, it is also very common to speak “Ei-ner-lei-Zwei-jer-lei-Drei-jer-lei-Vie-rer-lei”, but it is much more difficult to write using notes.
Counting n-toles
N-toles such as B. quintoles can be counted accordingly with "1bcde2bcde3 ...".
See also
literature
Schott-Verlag, Rudolf Nykrin: I know my way around music - teaching music for children . ISBN 978-3-7957-0499-5 .
Practical example
