Activity 1-14: Tempo

All aspects of rhythm are affected by the tempo, or pace, of the music. The tempo is the rate of speed of the beat. Indications for tempo are usually given in Italian. One way to imagine tempo is to imagine your own heart rate. When you are still, your heart beats slowly. When you are very active, the tempo of your heart increases. You may also be familiar with the effect of drinking coffee on your heart rate. Click below to play America the Beautiful at different tempos. Tap along to see if you can match the tempo.