
Music, Unpacked
Beat, tempo, rhythm: three words your feet already understand
The pulse, its speed and the pattern played around it are different ideas. Try a simple counting exercise to hear how beat, tempo and rhythm fit together.

The pulse, its speed and the pattern played around it are different ideas. Try a simple counting exercise to hear how beat, tempo and rhythm fit together.

Start a small sound collection with ordinary objects. Try one change at a time, name your recordings clearly, and make a short phrase from what you find.

Follow a quiet instrument, notice an entrance, and give a familiar song another chance to surprise you. A simple listening exercise without specialist gear.