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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 Afro-cuban, Afro-Brazilian and Latin music. Originally brought to the Americas by African slaves, this rhythm is found in most traditional African music and most Latin-American 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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