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Latin Percussion Basics: Son Clave, Rumba Clave, Congas & Timbales

The Clave: Heartbeat of Afro-Cuban Music

All Latin music revolves around the 5-stroke **Clave pattern** (either 3:2 or 2:3 orientation). Every instrument in a Latin band aligns rhythmically to the Clave pulse!

The Conga Tumbao Stroke Pattern

Combines Open Tones, Heel-Toe palm motions, and Muted Slaps to create rich salsa grooves.

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