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Lesson 31 of 84 · Music Analysis
Beats in Your Favorite Songs
Learn about beats in your favorite songs: subdivide the beat into smaller values
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.
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Subdivide the beat into smaller values
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Understand tempo changes (accelerando, ritardando)
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is an upbeat?