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    SIX SOUTH AMERICAN RHYTHMS

    Jul 26, 2023 4 minutes

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    Welcome to our feature designed to explore a range of South American rhythms. Each has its own name and own particular sound, and the Latin people are highly proud and protective of each one’s authenticity. What I hope you’ll gain from the lesson are some core techniques and concepts to help you build a vocabulary in these vibrant styles.

    We have chosen six contrasting rhythms from this exciting continent, and for each we have recorded a 16-bar performance piece, with backing track to practise along with.

    TECHNIQUE FOCUS

    The South American Clave

    The ‘clave’ is a rhythmic pattern typically used in Afro Cuban music styles (Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, Rumba, Samba etc.). The five stroke, clave rhythm is two bars long and forms

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