Lesson 84 of 100 · Listening
⭐ 30 XPDrumming the Beat Together (Part 5)
Can you pat your head to the beat.
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Learn about drumming the beat together (part 5): understand the role of the conductor in keeping the beat
What You'll Learn
Can you pat your head to the beat? Try patting slowly, then a little faster!
Understand the role of the conductor in keeping the beat
Practice with a metronome
Notes on the Staff
Tap a note to hear it
Check Your Understanding
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Drumming the Beat Together (Part 5)
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