Clave and Cascara: Latin Drumming Part 1

🎶 Latin Drumming Part 1: Master Afro-Cuban Rhythms on the Drum Set! 🎶

Welcome to *Latin Drumming Part 1*! In this video, we focus on creating authentic drum parts for the verses and softer sections of Latin music, specifically Salsa, in various settings such as Latin Jazz, big bands, or school ensembles. Learn how to apply the **son clave** and **rumba clave** in 2:3 and 3:2 positions, along with tips to connect your drumming to the melody for a seamless, musical feel.

📌 **What You'll Learn:**
✔️ Understanding **son clave** and **rumba clave**
✔️ How to determine the 2:3 vs. 3:2 clave position
✔️ Incorporating **cáscara rhythms** on the hi-hat
✔️ Playing with cross-sticks and bombo notes to emulate traditional percussion parts
✔️ Developing coordination and ear training for authentic Latin drumming

Get the accompanying 8+ page PDF featuring all the exercises from this video AND a curated list of 20 must-hear Salsa albums to immerse yourself in Latin music. Download here: [Insert Link]

📀 **Recommended Listening:**
Discover the essential Salsa albums that shaped the sound of Latin drumming! These recordings are a goldmine for understanding the rhythms, feel, and energy of this incredible style.

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With this video, you'll gain essential tools to navigate Latin music like a pro! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced drummer, these techniques will elevate your playing and prepare you for real-world gigs. Let’s groove! 💃 🥁

[MayurrMusic]

Very informative and helpful. Thanks a lot for this, and please keep posting more such videos! :)

[davidstein]

Thanks for this nice vid.
Latin drumming techniques are greatly underrepresented here on YouTube.

[markevans]

Carlito! The production value of your videos just went to the next level! The material, how you presented it was superb, as always...but the video presentation! SUPER Pro Level!!!!

[jaymeramirez]

Bacon. 🥓 Super Crispy Bacon! Those hi hats sound like crispy bacon

[jonathanmelendez]

Excellent Lesson! Clear, Concise and the production and PDF are 🔥. Whew!!! 😮‍💨

[miguelangelvinuesa]

OK CARLITO VERY VERY GOOD CONGRATULATIONS

[brunoroy]

Thank you so much Juan! Very clear and useful! 🙏

[tdrum]

Love this. I’ve always wanted to explore more in depth of how to study where clave phrasing lies in different tunes.

[johnwooton]

Gracias Juan. Perfecto para mis estudiantes.

[bt_workshop]

speaking for all of us bassists out there: thank you bro, great video!

[jerryramosbass]

Great presentation my bother, love your delivery. Pa Lante siempre!

[juanchoselectah-ra]

Chévere, que hagas estás sesiones. Muy bien detallas, gracias

[philippeballot]

Excellent cours de latin drumming, très pédagogique et ouvre beaucoup de travail notamment avec la grosse caisse...Bravo

[eduardocastro]

Eres el mejor Juan, un saludo desde Barcelona🥁🥁you are master 😎👍

[jaredzn]

This is so awesome one of my goals this year is to get better at Latin drumming

[bastiencanthony]

Hey Juan, whilst playing with a cuban ensemble I always struggled to get the right fills / transition to link the various parts together... Any plans to go though some authentic exemples in the next part?? Awesome video, as usual...

[JigsHidalgoMusic]

Please make one for Cuban Timba as well

[jeronimomartinbianqui]

Hey Carlitos, what artists/bands would you recomend for learning latin drumming? Prieto and Hernández are a little advanced for me :P

[klickdestruct]

2:08 is the right text correct? I think it means to say 2:3 Rumba Clave?

[fasholaabiola]

Please 🙏 sir can u also teach a little of 2/4, 3/4, 3/8, 6/4, and 6/8 sir and how to form a complex groove using 4/4 thanks.