Afro Cuban – Songo
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Songo is a rhythm that really put the drum kit on the map in Cuban music. This lesson shows you the different parts of the…
Afro Cuban – The Clave
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The Clave is the fundamental groove behind Afro-Cuban music and is important to understand when learning the rhythms behind many styles including Salsa, Mambo, Bolero,…
Afro Cuban – Cha Cha Cha
Posted in Beats, Grooves & Patterns, Intermediate Lessons
Cha Cha Cha is a simple yet catchy Cuban rhythm that’s really fun to play on drum kit. It’s a great coordination exercise too.
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Afro Cuban – Cascara
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The Cascara is a simple but very important and widely-used rhythm in Afro-Cuban drumming. Once you memorize this pattern, many things you hear in Afro-Cuban…
Afro Cuban – Bongo Bell (Campana)
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More cowbell! This simple cowbell pattern is what drives a Salsa or Latin-Jazz ‘Montuno’ groove. It’s easy to play but it takes practice to make…
Afro Cuban – Bass Drum Tumbao
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This lesson shows you what you can do with your bass drum when playing in various Afro-Cuban styles. It’s not always on the…
