By Jon Griffin Here are some more examples of patterns and parts the Cuban tres would play. Son & Son Montuno Son and Son Montuno are basically the same thing. The main difference is that the Son does not have two distinct sections. Like most modern music, there are many exceptions and sometimes there is… Continue Reading
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Cuban bongos
Cuban Bongo By Olavo Alén Rodríguez © 2009 Jon Griffin This Cuban musical instrument was born in the context of the complex musical styles that pertain to the Son, in the mountainous regions of the eastern extreme of the country. It consists of two small drums, of different sizes, held together by a strap or… Continue Reading
Cuban claves
By Jon Griffin and Olavo Alen Rodriguez The claves are a musical instrument of Cuban origin and are classified as a member of percussion family. The instrument is comprised of two separate wooden sticks that are cylindrical in shape. To play the instrument simply strike one stick against the other. The most reliable source of information on… Continue Reading
Cuban Tres - El Tres Cubano
By Jon Griffin The first thing to understand about the Cuban tres is that it is a rhythm instrument. Even though it looks like a guitar, the actual playing of it is rhythmic with melodic lines. Chords are seldom “strummed”, and in many styles the Cuban tres strengthens the melody line a 3rd or a… Continue Reading
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