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Rumba Clave Drum Pattern

The Cuban Rumba Clave Learn this essential rumba clave The rumba clave is a very important aspect of Cuban music. Cuban music is generally based around a rhythmic pattern know as a clave, which translates as 'key'. This key to the music acts as a reference point around which everything is based. This includes not only the percussion but also the melodies and dances. The rumba clave can be played as 3:2 or 2:3. You will see below that there are five notes across two bars. One bar has three notes and the other has two. You can switch which…

What is the Bembe clave?

Bembe Clave Drum Lesson Here we break down the Bembe Clave This Is The Bembe Clave Drum Lesson The Bembe clave is a rhythmic pattern found today in Afro Cuban rhythms, particularly the Afro Cuban six eight pattern. It is a ternary pattern which means it is based on a three note grouping, same as triplets. That is why it fits neatly into the six eight time signature. Like all the Cuban claves, it takes some work to get really comfortable with it, but once you do it unlocks the door to so many interesting rhythmic possibilities that aren't available…

Afro Cuban Drum Lesson

Afro Cuban Drum Lesson Learn the key Afro Cuban drum beats This Afro Cuban drum lesson is an entry point into the exciting world of Afro Cuban six eight grooves. Here we will learn traditional Afro Cuban rhythm style adapted for the drumkit, as well as a couple of rock variations so that you can apply this to any style of music. We'll even throw in a double paradiddle funky option as well! The thing with learning these different styles is that you don't have to play in that style to use them. Sometimes people dismiss it because they might play heavy…