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Lesson 77 of 84 ยท Music Analysis

Walking the Beat (Part 3)

Learn about walking the beat (part 3): identify the downbeat and upbeat

What You'll Learn

In jazz, the drummer plays the ride cymbal on every beat while the hi-hat snaps on beats 2 and 4, creating 'swing.'

1

Identify the downbeat and upbeat

2

Feel the beat in different music styles

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does the metronome do?