Following Tim's (Drumming Tutor) Clave Rhythm Workshop - in which we as a group performed independent rhythm sections that layered over one another to form several clave rhythms.
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| Above is a simplified diagram showing several Clave Rhythms |
Traditional instruments for clave rhythms include -
Top Register - Shakers, maracas, tambourine, guiro.
Middle Register - Claves, Bells, Cowbell, wood bells,
Bottom - Congos, bongos, toms, bassdrum.
It seems clave rhythms are an effective way to add a strong sense of pulse, and rhythmic interest to a composition, this is due to the syncopation and emphasis of off-beats.
'Chinito Chinito' by Ry Cooder from the album Chavez Ravine utilises the clave rhythm, emphasising the Latin-American feel.
Tim has also advised us to modify EQ levels of songs to pick out individual rhythms easier.
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