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Lesson 56 of 84 · Music Analysis
The Bass Drum Pulse (Part 2)
Learn about the bass drum pulse (part 2): explore polyrhythm and layered beats
What You'll Learn
When you listen to a heartbeat through a stethoscope, you hear a steady lub-dub. Music mimics this natural pulse.
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Explore polyrhythm and layered beats
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Compare beats across world music traditions
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is polyrhythm?