The Salsa
- Created by: coral.k.nelson
- Created on: 26-08-16 16:44
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- Salsa
- Metre, Rhythm and Tempo
- 4/4 Time signature
- Highly syncopated
- Clave Rhythm - a two bar ostinato.There are two versions called (2:3 and 3:2)
- Melody
- Major Key
- Syncopated
- Doubled in parallel 3rds or 6ths
- Lyrics in Spanish
- Call and response in the chorus between the pregón or sonero (lead singer) and the choro (chorus)
- Structure
- Verse-Chorus form
- Laid back instrumental introduction
- A number of verses
- Chorus featuring improvisation and call-and-response.
- Instru-mentation
- Claves : two wooden sticks for the clave rhythm
- Cowbell : a metal bell hit with a stick
- Timbales : a pair of small single headed drums, played with the hands.
- Congas : a pair of long, single headed drums (played with the hands)
- Güiro : a gourd (similar to a maraca) that is scraped with a stick.
- Brass, piano and voice are non percussion instruments
- Key Features
- Date of origin : 1960s and 1970s
- Place of Origin : New York (America)
- Famous Performers : Celia Cruz (singer), Eddie Palmieri (pianist), Tito Puente (Drummer) and The Fania All-Stars (a salsa group)
- Dance Steps : Paired dance with loose embrace. Forwards and backwards or side to side steps. Spins and turns.
- Metre, Rhythm and Tempo
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