Nat 5HigherAdvanced Higher
Beat matching
Beat matching aligns the tempo and beat position of two pieces of music or loops.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 5; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Beat matching is used so two tracks or loops play together without drifting out of time. It may involve adjusting tempo, nudging timing, or using sync tools while listening carefully to the groove.
Topics
DJ techniquesTempoSynchronisation
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for National 5 technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.