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Counting out loud in 2/4 and 4/4

Group beats into bars of 2/4 and 4/4, feel the strong first beat, and count eighth notes out loud as “1 and 2 and”, including the off-beats.

For members14 min

What you’ll learn
  • Read a time signature: 2/4 and 4/4
  • Feel the strong beat 1
  • Count eighths: “1 and 2 and”