The key to getting into a Groove with rhythmic patterns is to internalize them...
to get them out of our heads and into our bodies.
The time-tested, traditional way to internalize patterns is to play them for extended lengths of time...
repetition leads to consistency.
Of course, this is also true in much of life; we get good at what we repeat.
So, we want to make sure we are repeating only the patterns of action... the Life Rhythms... that we want to reinforce.
Enjoy the ride!
-Jim Greiner
Pulse Drum: 60 beats per minute -
Relax, breathe and slow your inner tempo to release stress, then play along... or just listen and relax!
Pulse Drum: 60 beats per minute; with soothing ocean sounds
3-2 Son Clavé: 100 beats per minute -
Play Clavés with this pattern to internalize it,
then play other instruments and patterns with it:
Tumbao on Congas, Martillo on Bongos, Maracas, Guiro, other percussion instruments...
as well as other instruments such as, piano/keyboard, horns, guitar and more!
2-3 Son Clavé: 100 beats per minute -
This is also known as Reverse Son Clavé; put the second bar of the 3-2 Son Clavé (the measure with the two beats)
in front of the first bar of the 3-2 Son Clavé (the meassure with the three beats).
In the Afro-Cuban tradition, these are known as the
"three side" and the "two side". In this tradition, when the Clavé is reversed
all the other instruments' patterns are also reversed so they stay "in Clavé".
Duple Feel: 60 beats per minute -
Each main pulse beat (bass drum and tambourine) is separated by one secondary beat (on shaker) that is spaced exactly between the main pulse beats. Therefore, each pulse beat is considered to be grouped with one secondary beat... a Duple Meter.
Triplet Feel: 60 beats per minute -
Each main pulse beat (bass drum and tambourine) is separated by two secondary beats (on shaker) that are spaced exactly between the main pulse beats. Therefore, each pulse beat is considered to be grouped with two secondary beats...
a Triplet Meter.
