24
Lesson 24 of 84 · Music Critique
The Bass Drum Pulse
Learn about the bass drum pulse: explore polyrhythm and layered beats
What You'll Learn
Video game music uses steady beats to match player actions. Fast beats mean action; slow beats mean exploration.
1
Explore polyrhythm and layered beats
2
Compare beats across world music traditions
Notes on the Staff
C4
E4
G4
C5
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is polyrhythm?