Free Lessons
Main Bell Lesson for Afoxé
Afoxe Low Drum, Played on a Tumba
Learn the syllables for the hand positions of this rhythm.
Clave Consciousness Intro
What is Clave?
Intro to 12 Bell
12 Bell Summary
Son Clave Groove Intro
Rumba Clave overview
Rumba Clave Groove Intro
Aba Cua Clave Overview
Aba Cua Clave Groove Intro
How to Practice
The 3 Steps to Mastering any Rhythm
First, use your voice as a drum.
Second, clap the pulse while speaking the rhythm.
Third, learn to clap the archetypal Clave pattern while speaking the rhythm.
Second, clap the pulse while speaking the rhythm.
Third, learn to clap the archetypal Clave pattern while speaking the rhythm.
This is the core of the Speaking of Rhythm series. To make sure you have good feeling for the Clave rhythm in your body, check out my Clave Consciousness audio lessons.
How to Learn – Use Your Voice
How Speaking of Rhythm Works – The 3 Levels of Challenge
Clapping Clave and Saying The Rhythm
Introductions To “Speaking Of Rhythm” – Basic Hand Drum Repertoire
Rhythm Voice Collage – Basic Repertoire
Why Speaking Rhythm is Important
Afoxe Intro Music
Bembe intro music
Djesse Muloumbo Intro Music
Yan Valu Intro Music – Voice and Drum Collage
High Life Intro Music
Makuta Intro Music
Makuta Intro Music Slow