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It's impossible to determine with absolute certainty what the time signature of a song is just by listening to it. This is because a song can have the same sounds written different ways. But you can find what the most likely time signature is, which will work fine for the purpose of counting rhythms.  First listen for the pulse of the song. Tap your foot or hand along with the song until you find what feels like the beat. This beat is what you will count as quarter notes. Then try to recognize a repeating pattern in the song, such as a chord progression or a drum beat. These are the measures of the song. Then count how many beats are in each measure. That will give you your time signature. For example, if you hear seven beats in every repeat of the chord progression you've got a time signature of 7/4. You can only realistically count the rhythm of one instrument at a time. If you're going to count the drums, you'll have to listen to all the different parts of the drums when you're counting. For most other instruments, you'll just count each note that's played. For example, if you hear a bass drum hit followed by three snare hits, and each hit takes up one beat, you'll count that as "1 2 3 4". Different notes cover different lengths of time. The standard note is the quarter note.  For most time signatures, the beats are measured in quarter notes.  A half note is the length of two quarter notes. A whole note is the length of four quarter notes. An eighth note is half the length of a quarter note. A dotted quarter note is the length of one quarter note and one eighth note. A sixteenth note is 1/4th the length of a quarter note. Rhythms are commonly counted out loud as numbers, with each number representing a beat. For notes in between the beats, other words and sounds are used.  For example, eighth notes in between beats are counted by saying "and". Eight eighth notes in a row would by counted as "1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and". Sixteenth notes in between beats and in between eighth notes are commonly counted by saying "ee" and "ah". Eight sixteenth notes in a row would be counted as "1 e and a 2 e and a". Use this information to count the rhythm that you hear in the music. If you're listening to a guitar melody, and you hear three quarter note long sounds followed by four sixteenth note long sounds, you'd count that as "1 2 3 4 e and a".

summary: Listen for the time signature. Decide what instrument to follow. Understand the differences between note values. Count the notes.


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When something good happens to one of your friends, like scoring well on a test or going on a date, be excited and happy for them. On the flip side, if something bad happens to a friend, like getting cut from a sports team or the school play, comfort them and be compassionate. Having a supportive, empathetic personality will make people trust you as a friend who can be there for them through thick and thin. Start by introducing yourself and asking an easy question, like, “Hi, I’m Jen. Are you new in school?” From there, try to get to know them a bit. Ask them what they like to do in their free time or what kind of music they like. Getting to know new people will expand your circle of friends and help everyone see you as the friendly, compassionate person you are!  Don’t worry if it’s hard to be outgoing at first. A lot of people have a hard time meeting new people. Start with simple, short conversations about the person’s classes or their lunch food, like, “English class was so boring today,” or “That sandwich looks really good!” Even a smile or a short answer could be the first step to making a new friend. Try not to be pushy or overly eager. Just smile and relax. The more comfortable you are, the more at ease they’ll feel too. Be curious and make sure a conversation never revolves just around you. Be interested in what everyone has to say and be present during conversation. Keep eye contact, smile, nod, and ask questions. Encouraging other people to talk makes them feel appreciated and interested in you, too.  If someone asks about your pets, for example, you could start by describing your pet and then turn the conversation back to them. You might say, “I have a dog who’s crazy! The other day he ran around the house barking for a whole hour. What are your pets like?” Some people might be naturally quiet or less adept at conversation. If they answer your questions with short answers, just smile and comment nicely, with something like, “That’s so cool. I wish I had a cat, too.” It’s okay to let the conversation die down naturally. This might sound like the opposite of confidence, but it’s not! In fact, being vulnerable is a big part of being confident. It means you put yourself out there, risking embarrassment or even judgment. Being vulnerable makes people admire you, and even want to emulate you, because it shows that you’re willing to try difficult tasks even when you’re not totally sure of yourself.  One way of being vulnerable is owning up to your mistakes and weaknesses without being ashamed of them. For example, say, “I know I’m not great at science, but I’ve always tried as hard as I could.” You can also push yourself to try new things, maybe even things you’re scared of, like talking to new people or even just trying a new food. Practice being vulnerable with the little things and it will come easier to you with time.

summary: Empathize with others. Talk to new people. Ask questions about others. Allow yourself to be vulnerable.


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Many people use a Beauty Blender, or a generic version of this well-known makeup sponge, to apply their liquid foundation. To use this sponge properly, you’re supposed to dampen it before applying makeup. Instead of using water, you can use setting spray to dampen the sponge.  This may not work with all sponges. Some brands may deteriorate from a setting spray, so be careful. The moisture on the sponge will help blend and smooth the foundation easily and evenly. The setting spray will also help prevent the foundation from coming off over the course of a long day. Many powder eye shadows go on very lightly, and it seems like you have to pack on multiple coats to get the bold, pigmented color you want. Setting spray can help with this. Take your shadow brush and dip it into the powder eye shadow you will be applying. Then, before you apply it to your lid, spray the brush with your setting spray. This will make the shadow more opaque and bold than the dry powder alone.  The eye shadow will be damp going onto your lid, but it will dry quickly. The setting spray will help your eye shadow stay in place and last all day, without smudging or creasing. If you're trying a new look or doing a look that requires blending, avoid doing this. Wait until you have completed your look, then close your eyes and spray them. To cover dark circles and make your eyes appear brighter, apply concealer under your eyes. Use your finger to dab a few dots of the product. Then, spray your concealer brush with setting spray before using it to blend in your concealer.  By getting your concealer brush damp with the setting spray, you will make it easier to blend the concealer. The setting spray will hydrate the delicate skin under your eyes, and it will also keep the concealer looking smooth and flawless, rather than splotchy or crease.
summary: Use it to dampen your foundation sponge. Spray it on your eye shadow brush. Spritz your under-eye concealer brush.