The first beat of measure is the downbeat. It is also considered as the first beat of rhythm (although not all the time). In measured music, the downbeat is the first impulse that can be heard in the beginning. The conductor will signal the beginning of the downbeat by making a downward stroke using his stick. This will symbolize the first note that is accented in the music. This part of the music called the downbeat is the strongest part of the rhythm. In the music count, such as: 1 and 2 and 3 and 4: the 1, 2, 3, 4 is the downbeat. This is how important the downbeat is. It is a crucial part in how fast or slow a track is going to be.
