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Lesson 69 of 84 · Music Analysis
Tapping to the Beat (Part 3)
Learn about tapping to the beat (part 3): identify the downbeat and upbeat
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.
1
Identify the downbeat and upbeat
2
Feel the beat in different music styles
Notes on the Staff
D4
E4
F4
D4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What does the metronome do?