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- Get a Feel for the Song’s Speed. Start by determining the song’s tempo (i.e., it’s speed.) This simply means getting a feel for whether the song is slow or fast or somewhere in between.
- Rule Out If It’s a Waltz. As you’re tapping out the speed of a song, count the beats. If it’s easy to count 1-2-3-4 it’s not a Waltz. However, if counting in four’s feels off, try counting in three’s: 1-2-3, 1-2-3.
- Listen to Its Rhythm/Feel. If the song isn’t a Waltz, your next step is to pay attention to the song’s rhythm or feel. Is it happy, romantic, dramatic, bluesy, melancholic, or funky?
- When in Doubt, Step It Out. Continuing with the same example, say you’ve figured out the song is either a Cha Cha or a Salsa. Cha Chas usually have a “cha-cha-cha” in their beat, although you may not be able to hear this until you have more experience.
Jan 23, 2024 · Have you ever wondered what dance instructors mean when they say “1 e and a 2”? Understanding music theory and how songs are structured makes a huge difference when you're trying to learn a dance routine, so check out this guide to learn all the basics of counting for dance!
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Here are the lyrics for the heart-warming song "1, 2, 3, 4."
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Music: 1-2-3 - Ann Tayler : (Album: Home to Louisiana) Tag 1: after wall 1 and wall 3, facing 6:00 each time. Tag 2: on wall 6, after 24 counts, facing 12:00. Tag descriptions at bottom of page. Intro: 16 counts from first drum beat in music (10 secs into track). Weight on L.
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