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Lesson 45 of 84 · Famous Composers
Walking the Beat (Part 2)
Learn about walking the beat (part 2): identify the downbeat and upbeat
What You'll Learn
In jazz, the drummer plays the ride cymbal on every beat while the hi-hat snaps on beats 2 and 4, creating 'swing.'
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Identify the downbeat and upbeat
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Feel the beat in different music styles
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What does the metronome do?