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Lesson 13 of 84 · Music Analysis
Walking the Beat
Learn about walking the beat: identify the downbeat and upbeat
What You'll Learn
Practice subdividing the beat: if the beat is a quarter note, try clapping two even eighth notes per beat. This doubles the activity.
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Identify the downbeat and upbeat
2
Feel the beat in different music styles
Notes on the Staff
D4
F4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What does the metronome do?