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Lesson 10 of 84 · Music Analysis
Fast Beats and Slow Beats
Learn about fast beats and slow beats: distinguish between strong and weak beats
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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Distinguish between strong and weak beats
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Maintain a steady tempo without speeding up or slowing down
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What is a downbeat?