While playing a song / melody, Why does my timing of hitting the chords go wrong?

1. How do I find the timing of a song?
2. How can I improve my music timing?
3. Are chords usually the melody of a song?

How do I find the timing of a song?

Count the beats out if you can. Listen for the first beat in each measure, then count out the notes, 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3, etc., until you hear the first beat of the next measure. Choose the most likely time signature for the song.

How can I improve my music timing?

Let's look at some useful tips for how you can improve your rhythm and timing when playing music.
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Try to incorporate one or more into your regular practice immediately and then add the others over time.

1. Counting and Slow Tempo. ...
2. Record and Play Back. ...
3. Divide the Beat. ...
4. Practice rhythm and timing on different instruments.

Are chords usually the melody of a song?

Chords and melodies are often processed together for a song and it involves one instrument playing chord while the other use plays melody at a varied octave. Although both of these primary elements of a song can be processed together over a single instrument such as a piano or a keyboard.