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Lesson 9 of 84 ยท Conducting

Counting Beats Together

Learn about counting beats together: identify the steady pulse in a piece of music

What You'll Learn

Drum circles use shared beats to create community. Everyone locks into the same pulse, and layers of rhythm stack on top.

1

Identify the steady pulse in a piece of music

2

Clap or tap along with the beat accurately

Notes on the Staff

Tap a note to hear it

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is the steady pulse in music called?