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Lesson 45 of 84 ยท Famous Composers

Walking the Beat (Part 2)

Learn about walking the beat (part 2): identify the downbeat and upbeat

What You'll Learn

A rest is a silent beat. Even though you don't play, you still feel the beat internally. Rests give music breathing room.

1

Identify the downbeat and upbeat

2

Feel the beat in different music styles

Notes on the Staff

D4
F4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does the metronome do?