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Lesson 41 of 84 · Music Careers
Counting Beats Together (Part 2)
Learn about counting beats together (part 2): identify the steady pulse in a piece of music
What You'll Learn
When musicians say 'downbeat,' they mean beat 1—the strongest beat in the measure. The upbeat comes right before the downbeat.
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Identify the steady pulse in a piece of music
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Clap or tap along with the beat accurately
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is the steady pulse in music called?