Q: so I've clapped out the notes with a metronome. what's next? thanks as always
A: ok now start over. make an empty bar. write 2 quarter notes, and then 2 eighth notes beamed together, then another quarter note. two eighth notes beamed together basically looks like 2 quarter notes with a roof connecting the stems. let me know if you have any questions. then set the metronome and clap out this bar. it should sound like 4 quarter notes, but there will be an extra clap equidistant between the 3rd and 4th notes. also it should sound like the same rhythm of 'b-i-n-g-o' from the bingo song. i hope that makes sense