Guaguanco Tutorial

00:00 - Section 1 Credits & Introduction
00:19 - Section 2 Maximino on Clave
00:51 - Section 3 Kata/Palito
01:51 - Section 4 Shekere
02:50 - Section 5 Salidor/Tumbador
03:47 - Section 6 Tres Golpe
04:49 - Section 7 Quinto
05:51 - Section 8 Salidor & Tres Golpe
06:37 - Section 9 The Song
07:40 - Section 10 Ensemble Playing Together
09:27 - Section 11 Maximino Style of Guaguanco
13:06 - Section 12 Tres Golpe
14:56 - Section 13 Cahon/Quinto
16:59 - Section 14 End - Gracia
This tutorial video on Guaguanco was inspired by our visit to Cuba. Guaguanco is one of Cuba's most popular Rumba rhythms because of its fast pace. We hope this tutorial video allows you to understand the rhythm and each instrument's role. The clavé is highlighted on a separate screen. Viewers can go directly to the section of their interest by clicking on it in the list provided above.
We are driving around the world in our 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser named Nulla. Our favorite moments are when we find that intersection of music and art. We spent almost two months in Cuba at the beginning of 2023. During our time in Cuba, we witnessed the importance of music. The clave is the heartbeat of central Havana. Only one block from where we stayed, the legendary Rumbero de Cuba performed every Friday.
The highlight of our time in Havana was studying with legendary drummers and percussionists in Cuba. We walked 30 minutes to Casa de Juan Bencomo almost daily to study Cuban rumba rhythms with Maestro Maximino Duquesne Martinez. The time spent with Maximino was an honor we will never forget, and we thank him for the opportunity.
We also want to thank Lazaro Rizo and Juan Bencomo, who shared their time with us and are featured in the video. In addition, we want to recognize and thank Miguelito Leon, who supported, coordinated the artist, and directed the development of the video. These artists are all members of the Rumba All Stars. You can follow them @RumbaAllStars.
I am a long-time student of the drum. It is from my experience as a student that I share this video this tutorial video. We plan to make more tutorial videos of the artists we meet. Enjoy!
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