Percussion

Percussion Instruments

Instruments like conga, batá, and clave.

• Clave

  Clave

  

  The clave is a fundamental rhythmic pattern and organizing principle in Cuban music. It serves as both a musical pattern and a guiding concept, deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions.

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• Guiro

  Guiro

  

  The güiro is central to danzón, cha-cha-chá, son, and salsa, and is a standard feature of charanga orchestras that popularized Cuban dance music in the 20th century.

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• marímbula

  marímbula

  

  The bassline of son has its roots in the marímbula, an fro-Cuban instrument derived from African lamellophones (often called “thumb pianos”).

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String

• Tres

  Tres

  

  Cuban guitar-like instrument with 3 pairs of strings used in son and changüí.

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• Bass

  The Bass in Timba: A Revolution in Rhythm

  Timba, the explosive and rhythmically rich genre of Cuban dance music, transformed how the bass functions in popular music. In Timba, the bass is not just foundational — it’s fiery, funky, and free.

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• Violin

Wind

• Trumpet
• FLute

  FLute

  In Timba, the flute plays a key role — blending tradition with innovation.

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Percussion

• Clave

  Clave

  The clave is a fundamental rhythmic pattern and organizing principle in Cuban music. It serves as both a musical pattern and a guiding concept, deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions.

  More >
• Guiro

  Guiro

  The güiro is central to danzón, cha-cha-chá, son, and salsa, and is a standard feature of charanga orchestras that popularized Cuban dance music in the 20th century.

  More >

String

Wind