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Lesson 31 of 84 ยท Music Analysis

Beats in Your Favorite Songs

Learn about beats in your favorite songs: subdivide the beat into smaller values

What You'll Learn

Keeping a steady beat is one of the most important skills for any musician. Practice clapping along with a metronome at 80 beats per minute.

1

Subdivide the beat into smaller values

2

Understand tempo changes (accelerando, ritardando)

Notes on the Staff

C4
D4
E4
C4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is an upbeat?