Afro-Cuban Rhythms for the Drum Set -Part 4 -The Rumba Guaguanco

Here is Part 4 of a multi-part video series on modern Latin drumming.
This lesson explains some modern ways to play the Cuban Rumba Guaguanco rhythm on the Drum Set using both the Rumba and Son clave as well as the Cascara. I also demonstrate a few drums only folkloric rhythms as would be played on the congas.
I also demonstrate some soloing ideas.
My book, Advanced Coordination for Drum Set and Hand Percussion, is used for all of the playing examples.
The equipment I am using consists of:
Pork Pie Drums
20"x16" Bass Drum
Toms: 8"x 8", 10"x 8", 14"x 12"
Canopus Zelkova 14"x 5" Snare Drum
Porkpie 10"x 5" Snare Drum
Cymbals are Sabian 20" Jack DeJohnette Signature Ride with rivets
Paiste Traditional 16" and 17" crashes and a 10" traditional splash
Sabian HH 13" Regular Hi-Hats
Sabian 12" AA Mini Hats
Wuhan 20" thin Lion Cymbal
Cowbells are J.C.R and L.P
Heads on toms are Remo Pinstripes
Bass drum is an Aquarian Power stroke 1 head.
Snare is a Remo Skyntone head
Microphones are a AKG C24 stereo overhead and an AKG D112 on the Bass drum
Latin Fusion is a combination of many Latin Styles (most notably Afro-Cuban and Brazilian) mixed with Funk and Jazz drumming.
Some examples of drummers who have contributed to the modern Latin Fusion drumming style include:
Alex Acuna
Airto
Cliff Almond
Robby Ameen
Julio Barreto
Steve Berrios
Ignacio Berroa
Vince Cherico
Vinnie Colaiuta
Adam Cruz
Duduka Da Fonseca
Steve Gadd
David Garibaldi
Horacio Hernandez
Portinho
Dafnis Prieto
Edu Riberio
DOM UM ROMÃO
Antonio Sanchez
Carlos Vega
Mark Walker
Dave Weckl

[@dennisstgermain4187]

2 years later. Sooooooo inspiring . Thanks Rick.

[@binobones]

Rick Dior is the only reason I'm not a cringe drummer anymore

[@diegoagudocarmona5583]

Amazing Rick. You lessons are gold, thank you much like always for share.

[@danielefalchetti1732]

Mr. Rick Dior thanks for the comment in which you answered me about the rhythm of mambo. I have to congratulate you because even today you are giving a great lesson on the rumba rhythm. All these drum lesson, he has a fantastic technique and i have to say with admiration towards him that he is a fantastic drummer ,thank you very much, he is giving me a lot of charge ti be able to continue studying.

[@josemariajr7226]

🤯🤯🤯 amazing musician you are sir. Thanks for sharing all thos knowledge.

[@rickdior]

Thank you Jose' .....my pleasure

[@EmielBlom]

Very nice! Reminds me of how Frank Malabe used to play it

[@ZackMester]

Masterful

[@princessdaisy3233]

Can you give us some songs or artists where we can here this examples (and the past rhytms as well)?? Love your content!!!

[@carmenip6924]

Hey I m interested in buying that book how can I buy?

[@carmenip6924]

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[@rickdior]

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[@davilaavelino0]

Is it not a 2,3 clave in Cuban guaguanco?

[@rickdior]

can be 2:3 or 3:2 Rhumba (or Rumba) clave depending on which bar (cell) you start on . It is opposite the conga (or bass melodic line)