Academix BEAT Lab & MUSIC to the Ears​

INTRO: MUSIC THEORY BASICS

BEATS, RHYTHM, TEMPO

K-12 California​

This module provides a brief introduction to music theory basics so students have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals before exploring their creative interests in Music, DJing, Beat Making and Audio Production. Particpants learn the fundamentals of Business, Entertainment, Arts, and Technology (BEAT Standards) through the process of music education, creation, and expression.

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​PART 1: MUSIC THEORY BASICS

LET'S START WITH TIMING

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" We're going to start by teaching you how to master timing, hand/eye coordination and counting the beats for music​" 

Did you know every HUMAN was

born with a BEAT inside of them?

Put your hand over your heart

and feel your heart BEAT

Every human heartbeat is

measured in Beats Per Minute

Music is also measured in Beats

Beats Per Minute (BPM)

A metronome is a practice tool that produces a steady pulse (or beat) to help musicians play and/or produce rhythms accurately.

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The next page will demonstrate how a metronome works.

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Visit: www.metronomeonline.com on the next page.

​What is a Metronome​?

​PART 2: MUSIC THEORY BASICS

BEATS, RHYTHM & TEMPO​

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​PART 3: MUSIC THEORY BASICS

HOW TO FIND THE BEAT​

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​VIDEO: STUDENT EXERCISE

Test your rhythm and hand/eye coordination while watching the next video.​

​PART 4: MUSIC THEORY

BEATS, RHYTHM & TEMPO

FOR MUSIC PRODUCERS & DJ'S

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NEXT STEPS:

SELECT YOUR NEXT MODULE > "HOW TO DJ" or "BEAT MAKING"

​This content was developed for educational purposes only by Academix BEAT Lab for use by MUSIC to the Ears Foundation. The videos contained are included under the "fair use" license.

BEAT = Business, Entertainment, Arts, Technology

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For more information: www.academixbeatlab.com​

​Academix BEAT Lab

MUSIC to the Ears

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MUSIC = Musicians Using their Skills to Inspire Change

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For more information: www.musictotheears.org​