how do you count out fifths?

Question

in music of course...like in 4/4 timing....? can u help me please?

Answer 1

There is no such rhythmic division known as fifths in music. Are you perhaps referring to "quintuplets"? That would be 5 notes of a certain value taking up the time normally allotted to 4?

For instance, if you see a group of 5 eighth notes with a bracket and the number 5 over it, it is to be played in the time normally allotted to 4 eight notes or 2 quarters. Is this what you are referring too?

I will edit this answer after I see your response and understand what we are dealing with, OK? I am happy to help.