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Lesson 8 of 84 · Music Analysis
The Drumbeat Within
Learn about the drumbeat within: explore polyrhythm and layered beats
What You'll Learn
Try this: listen to your favorite song and count 1-2-3-4 along with the beat. Most popular songs group beats into sets of four.
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Explore polyrhythm and layered beats
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Compare beats across world music traditions
Notes on the Staff
F4
A4
C5
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is polyrhythm?