Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Bembe 2 (Havana Style)

Cuban Rhythm This is "one" of Bembe from Havana.
All Bembes use same Bell (and Cata) rhythm, so I don't show that here.
Please check my past post for Bell and Cata pattern.

Salidor
Salidor is highest drum for this ensemble.
Some barrios (neighborhood) call highest drum "Cachimbo".
Salidor just keep tempo.
Played by bare hands.




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Salidor (High)    6/8
O . . O . . O . . O . .
(hands)
R

R

R

R




Medio (Mula) is middle drum played by bare hands.




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Medio  (Medium) 6/8
O S S O S S O S S O S S
(hands)
R L R L R L R L R L R L



Caja is played by one bare hand and one stick.
Caja player improvise.
I showed here the ride for this rhythm.




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Caja  (Low)         6/8
O . . B ST . B . . B ST .
(with one stick)
R

L R
L

L R
Right hand with stick














Please click Here for YouTube demonstration.

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