An illuminating learn-by-doing introduction to the rhythmic concepts of Downbeats and Upbeats…
Downbeats and Upbeats in Action (YouTube)
Downbeats and Upbeats Video Takeaways
- Musical time is analog, not digital.
- Musical time never stops.
- Musical time is always flowing, especially between the beats.
- Downbeats and upbeats are not created equal.
- Downbeats are more important than upbeats because they create the rhythmic scaffolding for the music.
- Down beats are places where the most important musical events are expected to happen.
- Such understanding of meter and rhythm is fundamental to understanding how melodies work… because the placement of notes within the meter is essential to understanding how a pitch sounds, feels, and functions.
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