Forward Son Clave

Forward and reverse clave patterns are really the same pattern started from different points in the loop. For example, take the forward son clave (above), start it halfway through (on beat 3), and you get reverse clave (below). We put a kick drum on "one" to mark the beginning of the loop, but keep in mind that seldom if ever would one hear this done in traditional afro cuban music. It is used here simply as a learning tool, and in the future, we will include the clave along with cascara and other, more traditional parts.

Reverse Son Clave

Other clave Patterns:

Forward Rhumba Clave

Reverse Rhumba

Rhumba clave with cascara: Play green pattern with strong hand, red pattern (clave) with other hand. Then, If you're feeling adventurous, switch hands and play clave with your strong hand and cascara with the other.