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Definition: the frequency or speed of the beat.
Tempo can be:
- Slow
- Fast
- Changing
Discussion points:
- Influences the effect of rhythms
- May influence changes in the melody
Examples:
Sabre Dance - Aram Khachaturian (Approximately 177bpm) |
All You Need is Love - The Beatles (Approximately 100bpm) |
La Mélancolie Viennoise - Dee Yan-Key (Approximately 60bpm) |
Activity:
- Play your rhythms at varying tempos (ex: 60/90/144BPM)
Resources:
- Search the keyword “metronome” in Google to find a functional one
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Shannon Mason
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Vancouver, BC
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The Art Institute of Vancouver