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Lesson 48 of 84 · Conducting
Finding the Downbeat (Part 2)
Learn about finding the downbeat (part 2): explore polyrhythm and layered beats
What You'll Learn
Feeling the beat in your body helps you dance. Try walking to the beat, then jogging—each step should land on a beat.
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Explore polyrhythm and layered beats
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Compare beats across world music traditions
Notes on the Staff
Tap a note to hear it
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is polyrhythm?