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Lesson 33 of 84 ยท Listening

Keeping the Beat: Clap Along (Part 2)

Learn about keeping the beat: clap along (part 2): identify the steady pulse in a piece of music

What You'll Learn

Every style of music has a beat. A march has a strong, even beat, while a waltz groups beats into threes. Listen for the pattern of strong and weak beats.

1

Identify the steady pulse in a piece of music

2

Clap or tap along with the beat accurately

Notes on the Staff

E4
D4
C4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is the steady pulse in music called?