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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.

LessonLesson and piece
1.2Lead into a strong beatThe Chase (Die Jagd), Op. 117 No. 15, Cornelius Gurlitt

In Musicianship

The units whose theory questions ask about it.

UnitTitle
1.2Tonic and dominant

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