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Lesson 39 of 84 · Famous Composers
Marching to the Pulse (Part 2)
Learn about marching to the pulse (part 2): subdivide the beat into smaller values
What You'll Learn
When musicians say 'downbeat,' they mean beat 1—the strongest beat in the measure. The upbeat comes right before the downbeat.
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Subdivide the beat into smaller values
2
Understand tempo changes (accelerando, ritardando)
Notes on the Staff
D4
E4
F4
D4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is an upbeat?