Re: Rumba etiquette
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:49 pm
While we're talking about rumba, I was wondering where can I go to learn the basics? For example, the instrumentation (other than congas and claves) is stuff I've never heard of. Shekere, cata, bata, etc. Also what does the rhythm sound like / what does each drum do?
Anyway I can play guaguancó and know rumba clave but I'd like to branch out into rumba. My playing has always been more PR-influenced; so while I love plena, bomba, PR-style guarachas, salsa etc. I thik it'd be nice to at least know enough about rumba to say I have a working knowledge of the music. Thanks
Anyway I can play guaguancó and know rumba clave but I'd like to branch out into rumba. My playing has always been more PR-influenced; so while I love plena, bomba, PR-style guarachas, salsa etc. I thik it'd be nice to at least know enough about rumba to say I have a working knowledge of the music. Thanks