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Lesson 36 of 84 ยท Music Careers

Heartbeat of Music (Part 2)

Learn about heartbeat of music (part 2): understand the role of the conductor in keeping the beat

What You'll Learn

Some music has a very obvious beat, like a drum machine in pop music. Other music hides the beatโ€”classical rubato lets the tempo flex slightly.

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Understand the role of the conductor in keeping the beat

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Practice with a metronome

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does a conductor's baton help with?