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Lesson 24 of 84 ยท 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.

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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?

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