Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Gaga (1)

Cuban Rhythm Gaga 1

Hello everybody.
I am sorry that I couldn't update my blog for a while because my computer couldn't connect with network.
This time, I will show you Guantanamo style Gaga.

Guataca (Bell)

They use Guataca (Hoe Blade), but you can substitute with Cow bell.



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Guataca (Bell)         2/2 
X . . X . . X . X . . X . . X .


































Salidor (High drum)
If Cata is available, Cata plays the same rhythm as Salidor.
On beat "1", "Flan" sounds need to be made.

 


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Salidor (High drum)   2/2
xX . X X . X X . xX . X X . X X .
with 2 sticks
r, L
R L
R L
r, L
R L
R L























































































Bocu or Medio (Mid drum)

 


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Bocu (Mid drum)      2/2
S . . S O . O . S . . S O . O .
hands
L

L R
R
L

L R
R





















































Bas (Low drum)
This drum usually improvise.
I am showing basic ride for Bas here.

 


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Bas (Low drum)       2/2
O . B S . . S . B . S . . . O O
hands
R
L R

R
L
R


R L
























































Addition to these imstruments, sometime they add "Basin" that makes bass sound and mark "1".

Please click Here to see YouTube demonstration.
Thank you.
I will try to update more often.
Chao.