Clap and Step to the Beat
Age 8 · Music
A steady beat is the pulse in music. You can clap your hands and step your feet to stay with it.
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- Metronome pendulum: swings evenly to mark a steady beat.
- Floor dot: the place where a foot lands on the beat.
- Clapping hands: move together on each beat.
Examples
- Clapping along to a song you like.
- Marching to a drum in a parade.
Key takeaways
- The beat is the steady pulse you can feel in music.
- You can show the beat by clapping, stepping, or tapping.
Quiz: Clap and Step to the Beat (Age 8)
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What is the beat in a piece of music?
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How can you show the beat?
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What does the metronome pendulum do?
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