Understanding Salsa rhythm for absolute beginners

Learning how to find and hear the salsa beat. Clave demystified. Graphical Representation of the tumbao rhythm. Easy way to count salsa dance beats on1 and on2. Understanding salsa timing.
http://therootofborscht.wordpress.com/salsa-rhythm/

Category:

Music

Tags:

• salsa
• mambo
• rhythm
• beat
• beginner
• clave
• tumbao
• dance
• counting
• timing

[therootofborscht]

I put together a small list of answers to frequently asked questions. Also a few people asked for a transcript of the video and I provided that as well. You can see the URL by clicking on "Show more" below the video. It is at the bottom of the description. Thank you for watching!

[azdinator]

Damn it ! Man you're great !!! Thank you very much ! I got it now !

[daniloviz]

probably the best explanation i found on the web!

[thefunkeyplanet]

I am a complete beginner trying to learn music theory and salsa is one of the genrés I like. This video is BRILLIANT. Well laid out, well explained, well produced. You should post on a regular basis because for me you know how to explain and teach clearly. I will be watching this video on a regular basis. For clear presentation and teaching top marks to you. 11 out of 10. More videos please!!!

[edavjen]

Wow! This is such a clear and helpful introduction. Thank you so much for posting it. I will be beginning salsa lessons in a few weeks and i wanted to get a basic idea and this really helps.

[dejanc15]

excellent video, thank you!

[dusanlaco]

finally I understand. thx.

[Antoniohero1]

Very nice explanation!!!

[crazybassmonkey]

Thanks you have improved my understand about the music and dancing to it please keep the video coming

[bekesize]

Thank you! Your explanations and accompanying music really helped me begin to know what to list to!