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Lesson 5 of 84 ยท Ensemble

Tapping to the Beat

Learn about tapping to the beat: identify the downbeat and upbeat

What You'll Learn

In a band or orchestra, the conductor keeps the beat so all musicians play together. Watch a conductor and notice their arm motions.

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Identify the downbeat and upbeat

2

Feel the beat in different music styles

Notes on the Staff

Tap a note to hear it

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does the metronome do?

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