Lesson 33 of 84 · Musical Form
⭐ 30 XPKeeping the Beat: Clap Along (Part 2)
Body percussion is a fun way to feel the beat.
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Learn about keeping the beat: clap along (part 2): identify the steady pulse in a piece of music
What You'll Learn
Body percussion is a fun way to feel the beat. Try stomping your feet on beat 1 and clapping on beat 2. Repeat the pattern.
Identify the steady pulse in a piece of music
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?
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