Some interesting concepts and exercises aiding the study of Afro-Cuban music
Clave and related rhythms - also check out these videos
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Gahu rhythm - from Ghana - 3 3 4 4 2
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Son clave - 3 3 4 2 4
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Rhumba clave - 3 4 3 2 4
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Learning the clave
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Step 1
1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a 1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a 1 – – 4 – 2 3 – |
Step 2
1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a 1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a 1 2 a – 4 – 2 3 – |
Step 3
1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a 1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a 1 - a – 4 – 2 3 – |