Musical Beats

The Beat is the basic unit of music time. It is controlled by many concepts, including rhythm, beat, rhythm, and tempo. Many musical terms have changed over time as music evolved. The Backing Sound, or bass, is often called the beat. It usually lasts for the entire piece of music. The Beat is a repetitive sequence of stressed and unstressed beats that are broken down into sections and then incorporated into music.
A beat is the pulse of time. An example of this is a ticking clock. Every minute, the second hand ticks 60 more times. Each tick is a beat. The beat’s tempo can be altered by changing the speed of the second hand.

Technology of instruments

The technology of instruments has evolved and improved over time. From the flutes made from animal bones that date back 40,000 years to the electric guitars in the 1960’s, instruments are incredibly advanced.

The first people to use beats were the ancient Western Africans who played the hand drum rhythmically. Groit is the name given to the tradition and teaching of African rhythmic beats. This is the oral transmission of different beats, i.e. A hand drum can make three basic sounds. Each sound can be played with the left or right hand. These sounds are called “Goon Doon, Go Do Pa Ta” by the Groit. Djembe players use this simple system all over the world.

Modern Beats

Modern Beats developed quickly due to the rise in popularity of the 1980’s nightclub scene. This change in dance style is what gave rise to hip hop, techno, house and techno music. These instruments included decks, synthesizers, drum machines, sequencers and sequencers. They are still the preferred instrument for producing modern music, since they mimic traditional acoustic instrumentation. Computers were made more accessible in the 1990’s and revolutionized the way music and beats could be altered. These new systems enabled electric dance music to become mainstream.