Strong Beats and Weak Beats (Part 4)

Learn about strong beats and weak beats (part 4): recognize beat groupings in duple and triple meter

🎵 Stage Brief #67

The beat in music can be grouped in twos or threes.

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What you'll learn

The beat in music can be grouped in twos or threes. March music has beats in twos (LEFT-right-LEFT-right). A waltz has beats in threes (ONE-two-three).

Remember

1Recognize beat groupings in duple and triple meter
2Use body movement to feel the beat

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