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Lesson 8 of 84 · Music Analysis
The Drumbeat Within
Learn about the drumbeat within: explore polyrhythm and layered beats
What You'll Learn
A steady beat can be fast or slow. The speed of the beat is called tempo. A lullaby has a slow tempo; a race-car song has a fast one.
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Explore polyrhythm and layered beats
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Compare beats across world music traditions
Notes on the Staff
D4
C4
D4
E4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is polyrhythm?