Choose a recording that matches the learning question, distinguish arrangement and production from the underlying task and compare a short feature without treating one performance as the only possible answer.
Follow a prominent musical line and the activity around it in a clear recording, then describe their relationship without assuming that the highest or loudest sound always has the same role.
Map a familiar recording through recognizable returns and changes, using provisional labels and timestamps rather than forcing every song into a structure you expect.
Listen for a recurring beat in a suitable example, distinguish it from the notes happening around it and use a short guided comparison before attempting more detailed counting.