If you’ve ever read sheet music, you’ve undoubtedly come across a pickup measure (aka anacrusis/upbeat/incomplete measure). And while you may have a general idea of what these are all about, perhaps you still have some unanswered questions about them (I know I did when I began playing the piano!).
In this article, you will learn all there is to know about pickup measures, so that you can face them confidently in your future musical endeavors. Let’s get started!