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Lesson 18 of 84 · Rhythm
Clave: The Rhythmic Key
Learn about clave: the rhythmic key: understand dotted rhythms and their values
What You'll Learn
Cross-rhythm places an accent pattern against the main rhythm. In Afro-Cuban music, the clave rhythm anchors everything.
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Understand dotted rhythms and their values
2
Compose a simple 4-beat rhythm pattern
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
Which note gets 4 beats in 4/4 time?