Learn Basic Rhythms | How To Count Notes and Rests

Learning how to play and count basic rhythms is one of the most important foundations in music. In this video, Muziclef breaks it down in a simple, clear, and beginner-friendly way. If you’ve ever struggled with counting beats, clapping along, or understanding how rhythms work, this video will guide you step by step. 👉 What you’ll learn in this lesson: • How to count basic rhythms step by step • How whole notes and whole rests work • How half notes and half rests work • How quarter notes and quarter rests work • How eighth notes and eighth rests work • How sixteenth notes and sixteenth rests work • How to play each rhythm on the beat • How to apply what you learn in real music ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:02 – How to count whole notes 00:20 – How to count whole rests 00:37 – How to count half notes 00:54 – How to count half rests 01:11 – How to count quarter notes 01:29 – How to count quarter rests 01:45 – Drill 1 02:17 – Drill 2 02:47 – How to count eighth notes 02:57 – How to count eighth rests 03:08 – Drill 3 03:25 – Drill 4 03:42 – How to count sixteenth notes 03:54 – How to count sixteenth rests 04:06 – Drill 5 04:25 – Drill 6 Whether you sing, play an instrument, or are just starting music theory, this video will help you build a strong rhythmic foundation. 🎵 This practice exercise is part of the Muziclef Music Theory Series, where we teach music from the basics — including staff notation, clefs, note duration, rhythm, and more. Follow us on Instagram   / muziclef   💡 Tip: Stay till the end for the rhythm drills so you can practise along! #rhythmtraining #rhythm #drumming #musicnotes #readmusic #musiclessons #sightreading #muziclef #musictheory #musicforbeginners #readingmusic