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Lesson 9 of 84 ยท Musical Form

Counting Beats Together

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

What You'll Learn

In African drumming traditions, the beat is often felt rather than counted, passed through the body as movement and dance.

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Identify the steady pulse in a piece of music

2

Clap or tap along with the beat accurately

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is the steady pulse in music called?