: Play the bass drum on the "and" of beat 2 and beat 4 to lock with the bass player's tumbao .

Hailing from West African religious traditions, the 6/8 Bembe is felt in triplets.

In a traditional salsa band, the timbalero plays the pattern on the side of the shell. On the drumset, you can play this syncopated rhythm on the hi-hat or ride cymbal bell using your right hand.

Most PDFs will show you the clave written above the staff. Before touching the drumset: