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Lesson 71 of 84 · Music Careers
Marching to the Pulse (Part 3)
Learn about marching to the pulse (part 3): subdivide the beat into smaller values
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.
1
Subdivide the beat into smaller values
2
Understand tempo changes (accelerando, ritardando)
Notes on the Staff
G4
E4
C4
E4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is an upbeat?