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In this video for intermediate to advanced level didgeridoo players, we share one of the most popular didgeridoo rhythms found in music all around the world. I use this rhythm in my playing more than almost any other because it flows so naturally on the didgeridoo, djembe, guitar, piano and any other instrument I can get my hands on.

Known as the Caribbean Clave, Tresillo, Malfuf and many other names, this bell pattern is essential to Afrocuban, AfroBrazilian and Latin music. Originally brought to the Americas by African slaves, this rhythm is found in most traditional African music and most LatinAmerican styles. This rhythm is fantastic for collaborating with other musicians as well as jamming on your own.

The essence of the tresillo rhythm is accents on beats 1, the & of 2, and 4. If you do not immediately understand what this means in writing, watch the video for a demonstration.

There are two ways to conceptualize the tresillo rhythm:

A. Use strong exhales (abs) to play notes on beats 1, the "& of 2" and 4. This approach is demonstrated in the very first moment of this video.

B. Take a pattern of 8 beats and divide it as 3, 3, 2. In other words:

1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2

In terms of breathing patterns, the rhythm looks like this :

Ha in ha Ha in ha Ha in

**Note that Ha represents an exhale and In represents an inhale**

With a metronome you can practice playing this perfectly in time. This will really help to develop your feel for syncopated rhythms.


Credits:
Camera: Adrian Dimatteo
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