To determine if a piece of music begins with a downbeat or an upbeat, you'll need to analyze the first note or chord in relation to the time signature and rhythmic structure of the piece.
- A downbeat typically refers to the strong, emphasized beat of a measure, usually falling on the first beat.
- An upbeat refers to a weaker, unaccented beat leading into a stronger beat, often occurring just before the downbeat.
If you provide more context about the piece in question, I can assist you in analyzing it further!