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Lesson 40 of 84 · Music Analysis
The Drumbeat Within (Part 2)
Learn about the drumbeat within (part 2): explore polyrhythm and layered beats
What You'll Learn
Drum circles use shared beats to create community. Everyone locks into the same pulse, and layers of rhythm stack on top.
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Explore polyrhythm and layered beats
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Compare beats across world music traditions
Notes on the Staff
C4
E4
G4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is polyrhythm?