Sunday, June 24, 2012

Bembe 3 (Bembe Bakoso)

Cuban Rhythm This Bembe is played by three drums.
Bell part is the same as other Bembes, please check previous post for the bell pattern.

Cachimbo (Salidor)
Highest drum.
Played by bare hands.




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


Mula (Medio)
Middle drum.
Played by bare hands.




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


Caja
Lowers drum.
Played by a bare hand (Left) and a stick (Right).
Caja player improvise, so one I showed here is a ride.
Stick play open (middle of drum head) and rim (rim or side of drum).




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Caja  (Low)         6/8
O . Rim . Rim Rim . Rim . Rim . O,O
(with one stick)
R
R R   
R,L
Right hand with stick















Please click Here for YouTube demonstration.

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