Lesson 68 of 84 · Music Careers
⭐ 30 XPHeartbeat of Music (Part 3)
Some music has a very obvious beat, like a drum machine in pop music.
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Learn about heartbeat of music (part 3): understand the role of the conductor in keeping the beat
What You'll Learn
Some music has a very obvious beat, like a drum machine in pop music. Other music hides the beat—classical rubato lets the tempo flex slightly.
Understand the role of the conductor in keeping the beat
Practice with a metronome
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What does a conductor's baton help with?
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Heartbeat of Music (Part 3)
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