Lesson 78 of 84 · Music Production
⭐ 30 XPStomping and Clapping (Part 3)
Beat games: one person claps a steady beat while another echoes short rhythm patterns on top.
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Learn about stomping and clapping (part 3): experience syncopation and offbeat accents
What You'll Learn
Beat games: one person claps a steady beat while another echoes short rhythm patterns on top. Switch roles after 8 beats.
Experience syncopation and offbeat accents
Connect beat to dance and movement
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Question 1 of 3
In 4/4 time, how many beats are in each measure?
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Stomping and Clapping (Part 3)
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