How to hear the clave in salsa jason lyon on music. Apr 26, 2011 in addition the book explains clearly how to perform latin piano grooves on clave 2 3 and 3 2 as well as showing the traditional salsa arranging structure and how to perform piano montunos using. Finally the first instructional book showing guitarists how to play salsa styles. This is a 159 page book that continues where afro cuban montunos for piano left off. The basic clave pattern is usually played in either one of two forms the 2 3 clave or the 3 2 clave. If we start with the 2 note bar our clave direction will be 2.
Although there are other books available on the market that deal with salsa piano, kevin moores series digs deeper and goes further than anything previously seen. These numbers refer to how many strikes of the clave are present in each measure of the music. Almost every example is written in montuno style for ensemble playing and in montunotumbao style for solo playing. A ninety two page book containing hundreds of montuno piano patterns in 2 3 and 3 2 clave. The a clave is constructed using 8 synchronized beats, positioned at either 2 3 or 3 2 clave. The section that comes after the piano solo is unusual for two. Salsa clave 3 2 con indicazione sheet music for piano. Kevin moore author of the beyond salsa series, currently 21 volumes is the editor of the worlds largest cuban music website.
While commercial salsa and earlier latin jazz styles tend to emphasize the son clave as the principle guiding rhythm, modern cuban styles such as timba are more likely to use rumba clave as a foundation. The real latin piano authored by kiki sanchez teaches how to play the most important latin rhythms on the piano such as. The evolution of the ida y vuelta genres 42 figure iv. Salsa clave 2 3 con indicazione sheet music for piano. Also included are excerpts of musical scores showing how each instrument fits into each variation of salsa, an historical synopsis, numerous photos of salsa artists and an extensive discography of afrocaribbean. Salsa and afro cuban montunos for piano by carlos campos. Campos music salsa, further adventures in afro cuban music. Campos music montuno arrangements for piano, song 1.
Salsa piano lesson typical montuno rhythm the music workshop. Diferencia entre clave 23 y 32 salsa piano moromusicpiano. Beyond salsa piano consists of two or three separately sold products. There is an additional mp3 library consisting of percussion only audio tracks in 2 3 and 3 2 clave.
In addition the book explains clearly how to perform latin piano grooves on clave 2 3 and 3 2 as well as showing the traditional salsa arranging structure and how to perform piano montunos using american jazz. Not only are harmonic elements dealt with in great detail, his attention to the rhythmic elements is unprecedented. In the 2 3 clave the first bar of music consists of two notes and the second bar of three hence the 2 3 name, and vice versa for the 3 2 clave. Rebeca mauleon, pianist, composerarranger, producer, author, and editor the salsa guidebook, latin real book, 101 montunos, and latin real easy book rebecca has put together a very informative and well researched method for the study of afro carribean piano. Beyond salsa piano is a remarkable and unique series. Great for practicing, songwriting and music production.
Montuno patterns on c7 for piano 23 clave rhythm youtube. Dance the night away is obviously not a salsa tune. Ever wonder how to accompany a latin jam over 1 chord on piano. Interlocking rhythmic puzzle is built upon son clave 23 or 32. The opening coro and piano solo are played over a bass tumbao which strongly marks the clave. That said, each bass series book is much longer than its piano counterpart, and quite a bit more. Salsa clave 2 3 and salsa clave 3 2 clave son when we speak about the clave, if you like salsa then you will know that the first thing that comes to mind is dancing. The rumba clave rumba and salsa are different types of music but with plenty of similarities. And that is where the 3 2 clave and the 2 3 clave distinction comes in.
The rock connection electric guitar and clave 2 important rock tracks not including anything by santana at the moment by van halen and zepelin. Campos music salsa, further adventures in afro cuban. Feb 22, 2016 salsa guidebook and 101 montunos in a sense are the two bibles, however what most people dont mention is that to really get something out those two books you need some knowledge of harmony. Repeat the pattern over and over again, creating a pattern of beats from beginning to end. There are several clave beat patterns in latin music, but there are only two main patterns in salsa. A supplement to the beyond salsa series, this is a handson course with four.
Most salsa is in 2 3 clave and most salsa piano guajeos are based on the 2 3 onbeatoffbeat motif. For salsa, there are four types of clave rhythms, the 3 2 and 2 3 son claves being the most important, and the 3 2 and 2 3 rumba claves. Jan 02, 2012 the real latin piano authored by kiki sanchez teaches how to play the most important latin rhythms on the piano such as. The real latin piano digital sheet music downloads. Volume 5 begins the study the title promises, beyond salsa piano. The other books teach montuno playing or comping but do not address improvisation or soloing. Nov 12, 2010 salsa clave 2 3 and salsa clave 3 2 clave son when we speak about the clave, if you like salsa then you will know that the first thing that comes to mind is dancing. Contemporary books that deal with clave, share a certain fundamental understanding on what clave means. The son clave has a much stronger 44 feel while the rumba clave has retains a stronger 68 feel. Campos music salsa, afro cuban montunos for guitar. Most salsa music is played with one of the son claves, though a rumba clave is occasionally used, especially during rumba sections of some songs.
Online shopping for salsa music books in the books store. This books explores different chord progressions common to this style such as. In addition the book explains clearly how to perform latin piano grooves on clave 2 3 and 3 2 as well as showing the traditional salsa arranging structure and how to perform piano montunos using. Bossa nova playing 4xqn foot then 3 2 clave then 4xqn foot and 2 3 clave. This results in a generally faster tempo, increased variation and staccato phrasing, a tendency to accent unusual beats such as the and of. Following on from his highly successful salsa piano keyboard instructional books carlos campos has created a book for guitarists with over 400 examples 60 examples recorded as mp3 and wave file downloads with each example for 2 3 and 3 2 clave. Learn salsa piano today and the secrets to playing latin.
Before venturing into more complicated patterns, its a good idea to get a solid handle on some of the other commonly played styles in salsa and latin jazz. Afro variants compared to son and rumba clave 53 figure ix. The real latin piano instructional product by kiki sanchez. Ive had those two books lying around for years and the m. For example in audio track part 3audio track 04 the kick drum shows you when to move your feet for the basic dance step, while the clave and the piano demonstrate the music. Salsa guidebook and 101 montunos in a sense are the two bibles, however what most people dont mention is that to really get something out those two books you need some knowledge of harmony. Pupys piano part is also very unusual a single chord that repeats the rhythms of the 2 side of the clave on both sides of the clave. Salsa, afro cuban montunos for piano a ninety two page book containing hundreds of montuno piano patterns in 23 and 32 clave. The 22 percussion tracks vary in tempo from 2bpm to 212bpm. Salsa, cumbia, gaujira, timba, cumbia, bolero and other styles. For a 2 3 clave, just swap the two bars above around. Is it possible to dance just by listening to the clave or do you need to hear the whole orchestra in ord. Bossa nova 32 clave and 23 clave sheet music for percussion.
The cuban chachacha is one that crosspollinates easily into jazz as well as latin rock and is always played in a 23 clave direction. Going from one side of clave to the other within the same song edit. Beyond salsa understanding clave and clave changes. Hear the clave in this salsa recorded by jean anfossi. This one is quite tricky it sounds like clave 3 2 at the beginning, but later you realize its actually 3 2. A great way to practice your salsa steps whilst you perfect your timing. Other forms of clave also exist but are less common in salsa. Salsa, afro cuban montunos for piano book and mp3 files. Its principles and african origins book2cd set 9781886502802 by david penalosa and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
It features different two hand voicings while maintaining the 2 3 clave pattern. Each track features a piano and rhythm demo section followed by a bass and percussion section for practice. Salsa piano lesson typical montuno rhythm the music. In addition the book explains clearly how to perform latin piano grooves on clave 2 3 and 3 2 as well as showing the traditional salsa arranging structure and.
The clave is a rhythmic pattern used as a tool for temporal organization in afro cuban music. Youll find sheet music and video tutorials for all playing. While different styles of music use different claves, they also tend to use different clave directions. Montuno patterns on c7 for piano 2 3 clave rhythm youtube. The contribution of the piano to a salsa band consists of sophisticated harmonies and syncopated rhythms. Kevin moores beyond salsa piano series should be included in any short list. Salsa and afro cuban montunos for piano slideshare. He was there at the same time, recording cuban pianists with a midi keyboard and a laptop computer, researching the role of the piano in timba. It reinforces the coro and then answers it with a quick 4note figure. Piano keyboard vibrant salsa beat meets contemporary classical piano music.
Different chord progressions are explored and also son montuno patterns. Claves are often the foundation in many piano pieces and generate the backbone for salsa by creating a motif of rhythm. As an example of how a clave fits within the 8 beats of a salsa. Learn basics and fundamentals to playing salsa by ear, including the clave, montuno, 2 3, 3 2 phrasing, chord voicings, chord rhythms, patterns, and more. This is where the richness of salsa music shows itself at its best.
In almost all styles of latin conga drumming, this pattern indicates 2 3 clave, and yet, yulo uses it here in 3 2. The 3 2 clave, or 2 3, refers to the side of the clave on which the musicians choose to have the 1 that we, as dancers, hear. An accompanying mp3 library with 304 files matches every example of the book. If you really want to know the timing for the first three beats, it is 1, 2 1 2, 4. Most salsa is in 23 clave and most salsa piano guajeos are based on the 23 onbeatoffbeat motif. Jun, 20 when i first heard the clave, it was in a music class, disconnected to any real music we just played the clave, not listening to salsa or any cuban or african music, and to us european students, it sounded much more natural to play the 3 2 version.
Five piano arrangements in a 2 3 clave montuno style using a chord progression similar to blue bossa. These are basic and should be supplemented by researching percussion books cited. This is one of the few books if any that explores improvising in the latin jazz style. But ultimately, you need to forget the chord progression and listen melodically to how the piano fits with the voices and other parts until you hear. The underlying base of modern salsa music is the piano. For example in audio track part 3 audio track 04 the kick drum shows you when to move your feet for the basic dance step, while the clave and the piano demonstrate the music. Salsa piano montuno iv7i in 12 keys 23 clave youtube. But check out how the guitar part outlines a 23 clave.
Salsa, afro cuban montunos for piano a ninety two page book containing hundreds of montuno piano patterns in 2 3 and 3 2 clave. Iv7i salsa piano montuno in 12 keys 23 clave we are going to play a iv7i salsa. Check out salsa timing by salsa timing on amazon music. A basic dance class plus music tuition in a single cd. Montunos are written starting from the root, third and fifth chord tone. Now, after more than ten years of study, we have these incredible books.
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