The upbeat (anacrusis)
Notes before the first full bar lead into its first strong beat; the last bar is shortened to match.
- Category
- Rhythm and meter
- First taught in
- 1.2 Lead into a strong beat
- Theory cards
- The upbeat (Level 1)
In the lessons
1 lesson and 1 piece where the Method teaches or uses it, in teaching order.
| Lesson | Lesson and piece |
|---|---|
| 1.2 | Lead into a strong beatThe Chase (Die Jagd), Op. 117 No. 15, Cornelius Gurlitt |
In Musicianship
The units whose theory questions ask about it.
| Unit | Title |
|---|---|
| 1.2 | Tonic and dominant |
Related ideas
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