Son Clave Latin Music Rhythms

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Summary: Son clave rhythms are often found in Latin music, particularly Cuban music. Learn how to play son clave Latin music rhythms with tips from a professional conga drum player in this free music lesson video.

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Son Clave Latin Music Rhythms

Alright now I'm going to show you Son Clave, s-o-n. It means with, in Spanish. It also is the generic term for Cuban music, Son music. Son Clave is very important to know, two-three Son Clave, and three-two Son Clave. Cuban music is based around the Clave. Now, I'll play three-two Clave, three-two Son Clave. Now, it just reverses. The three starts on the three side now. I'll play it first, and then count it for you. I'll count it out for you now, the three-two Son Clave. One, two, and three, four. One two, three, four. One, two, and three, four. One, two, three, four. One, two, and three, four. One, two, three, four. One, two, and three, four. One, two, three, four.