Figuring timing/tempo of song.

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I'm fairly uneducated when it comes to aspects of music like time (4/4, 6/4,etc.) or tempo (Beats per minute).
Does anyone know of a website that has some good tutorials or lessons on how this stuff works.

I want to understand measures and beats per minute but right now I just play by ear and am clueless about that stuff..

any help is appreciated...
 
Ahhhh, theory.

Too bad I didn't finish that music ed degree. :)

How about this?
http://dir.yahoo.com/Entertainment/Music/Theory/

Basic theory is really quite simple! You'll get it in no time. And being able to read music is one of the BEST skills that any musician can have.

Though, a good ear is probably equally as valuable. If not more so.

If you're really serious, why not pick up a new instrument and join a beginning band for adults? Lots of universities and communities have 'em. You can pick up a used Yamaha student trumpet, for instance, for under $150 in great shape.

I dunno. I wouldn't be half the rock musician I am today, if not for band and orchestra. That's the truth.

Here's a place to start, as far as tempos are concerned... Your normal walking pace (unless you're unusually brisk or sluggish :) ) is about 90bpm. And "The Stars and Stripes Forever" is performed at 120bpm (as are almost all marches).
 
Oh yeah.

And if you go to any music store, you can get a pocket electronic metronome for $10-15. Great tool for practice.
 
I have some newbie advice

Listen to other people's music closely and try to keep the beat with them.
 
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