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LESSONS
Legend
H = Left hand landing fully on center of drum skin (as in a muted
bass stroke).
S = Slap stroke with Left hand (open)
O = Stick stroke with Right hand on center of skin (or rim shot for
variation)
(O) = Muted stick stroke (with the Left hand flat on the drum
head)
x = Silence (felt eighth note space)
l = Bar markings
The CHICO
This is the fundamental, “signature” rhythm of the candombe,
and it remains constant. It is played on the highest tuned drum. It
is very difficult to "feel" it at high speeds because of the
empty downbeat. The tamborileros, when playing the Chico, bring their
left hand way up for an extremely loud slap that is even stronger than
the stick stroke.
x S O O x S O O :II
There is also what is called the "Chico repicado", in which
you play every beat. Sometimes it is used as a variation or instead
of the normal Chico,
O S O O O S O O :II
Now, with a partner, try to put together this part with the Piano part
and you will have the fundamental feel of Candombe.
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