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Lesson 42 of 84 ยท Music Analysis

Fast Beats and Slow Beats (Part 2)

Learn about fast beats and slow beats (part 2): distinguish between strong and weak beats

What You'll Learn

Try conducting yourself in 4/4 time: down, left, right, up. Each motion lands on a beat. This is the basic four-pattern.

1

Distinguish between strong and weak beats

2

Maintain a steady tempo without speeding up or slowing down

Notes on the Staff

E4
F4
G4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is a downbeat?

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