Lesson 72 of 84 · Musical Form

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Musical Chairs Beat Game (Part 4)

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When you jump rope, you jump to a steady beat.

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Listen close. Move with it. Try it yourself.

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Learn about musical chairs beat game (part 4): explore polyrhythm and layered beats

What You'll Learn

When you jump rope, you jump to a steady beat. The rope swings at the same speed and you jump in time. That is keeping the beat!

Explore polyrhythm and layered beats

Compare beats across world music traditions

Notes on the Staff

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Check Your Understanding

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