JohnnyConga wrote:there is NO terminology of the word 'fix' in Cuban drumming..Michael came up with that term in writing his book...a concept he describes in his book...Look in Cuba do u think these guys are counting, or thinking of "fix"?...that is an 'academic' approach to understanding the drumming of Rumba..u want to learn about Rumba?..."fix' your butt hahahaa in a real Rumba and that is how u learn....NO book can replace the real thing..nothing like 'practical application' ...that is How it really works!...immerse yourself..u have to 'live it" that is what real Rumba is all about ..life!...
JohnnyConga wrote:Yo Bro u taking it way tooooooooooo personal..and who is yelling???...it's just my opinion..it don't mean jack..if u agree fine if u dont cool..Im not here attacking anyone...you have your way I have mine..so let's keep the respect mutual and don't misinterpret what i said..tks..Michael and me are cool, and I have a LOT of respect for the Brother....and I also have his book...
bongosnotbombs wrote:You always hear "fix" in rumba, actually the real term is called swing. The clave is swung and the way one does the manoteo for at least Matanzas style guaguanco is completely swung. The way the quinto switches between triplet phrases and 1/8 note phrases is swing, and if the rumba ain't got it, it don't mean a thing.
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As for playing in between 4 and 6, why do you think they call it CINCOpation?
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