Lesson 75 of 84 · Famous Composers
⭐ 30 XP🎻 Music History HallBody Beat Percussion (Part 3)
Marching bands rely on a rock-solid beat so everyone steps together.
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Learn about body beat percussion (part 3): recognize beat groupings in duple and triple meter
What You'll Learn
Marching bands rely on a rock-solid beat so everyone steps together. The bass drum marks the pulse for the whole group.
Recognize beat groupings in duple and triple meter
Use body movement to feel the beat
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is syncopation?
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