Class Beat Circle (Part 3)

Learn about class beat circle (part 3): understand the role of the conductor in keeping the beat

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The beat is the steady pulse you feel in music.

🎯 Your mission

Listen close. Move with it. Try it yourself.

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Your ears are smarter than your eyes. Trust them.

What you'll learn

The beat is the steady pulse you feel in music. It is like a clock that ticks at the same speed. Try clapping along with your favorite song to find the beat!

Remember

1Understand the role of the conductor in keeping the beat
2Practice with a metronome

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