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Lesson 7 of 84 · Famous Composers
Marching to the Pulse
Learn about marching to the pulse: subdivide the beat into smaller values
What You'll Learn
Some music has a very obvious beat, like a drum machine in pop music. Other music hides the beat—classical rubato lets the tempo flex slightly.
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Subdivide the beat into smaller values
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Understand tempo changes (accelerando, ritardando)
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is an upbeat?