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⭐ 30 XPFinding the Downbeat (Part 2)
In jazz, the drummer plays the ride cymbal on every beat while the hi-hat snaps on beats 2 and 4, creating 'swing.
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In jazz, the drummer plays the ride cymbal on every beat while the hi-hat snaps on beats 2 and 4, creating 'swing.'
Explore polyrhythm and layered beats
Compare beats across world music traditions
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What is polyrhythm?
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Finding the Downbeat (Part 2)
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