Rumba Guaguanco is a traditional rhythm played at festivities in Cuba. The Guaguanco represented here is typically called the Havana-style Guaguanco. I have put a few of my favorite CD's up for your browsing pleasure.

In my last blog I showed a guaguanco for 2 drummers. Now I will show this rhythm for 1 drummer. It's very basic how this hooks up. It is important to build this up step by step so we'll start here.

Havana Style Rumba Guaguanco for 1 drummer Clave 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + X · · X · · · X · · X · X · · · Drums - Low/High Drum, Tumbao/Segundo 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + ·   S B   S T S T   S T   S T S R   L R   L R L R   L R   L R L ^   ^ ^   ^ v ^ ^   ^ ^   ^ v ^ (NOTE: written with the high drum in the center and the low drum to your right). Key T = Tone, Open B = Bass, Bass Tone S = Slap, Closed M = Muff, Muffled Tone · = Touch Stroke X = Clave/Bell Strike R = Right Hand Stroke, Primary/Strong Hand Stroke L = Left Hand Stroke, Weak Hand Stroke ^ = High Drum v = Low Drum

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