How to Play Salsa Clave - Salsa Piano Basics

Salsa Piano Basics

Do you dance Salsa? Did you ever want to play Salsa piano? If so, this channel is for you!!
In this channel, I will be sharing what I learn as I’m learning salsa and jazz piano in my 40’s.

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In this video, I will show you how to play Salsa (Son) Clave patterns that are essential to playing salsa piano.
Make sure to watch this before moving on to play salsa piano (montuno)!
You can also practice with the play along video here.
   • Salsa Clave Play Along (2-3 & 3-2) - ...  

0:00 – Intro
0:23 – How clave rhythm gives “groove” to the salsa music
0:49 – Why I started playing salsa piano in the first place
1:17 – Why clave rhythm is important to play salsa piano
2:17 – What is “Clave” and who plays it in the band?
3:05 – What are Son Clave 2-3 and 3-2 patterns?
4:11 – Use the Metronome App when practicing Clave rhythms!
4:25 – How to play Son Clave 2-3
5:08 – How to play Son Clave 3-2

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Warning:
Make sure to warm up before the practice and stretch after your practice. Avoid straining your hands, arms, and shoulders by excessive practicing. Remember, doing short practices often throughout the day is better than doing a long practice one time a day!

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Follow my band activity:
(I am in an all-female 11pc salsa band, “Sabrosas” in San Diego, CA. I used to play violin and sing chorus, but now I play piano. I also joined another salsa band, “Rumba y Soul” and play piano there too.)

Sabrosas Website:
https://sabrosas-latinorquesta.com/

Sabrosas Facebook
  / sabrosaslatinorquesta  

Rumba y Soul Facebook
  / rumbaysoul  

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