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Lesson 37 of 84 · Music Careers
Tapping to the Beat (Part 2)
Learn about tapping to the beat (part 2): 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.
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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?