The clave is a rhythmic pattern used as a tool for temporal organization in Brazilian and Cuban music. In Spanish, clave literally means key, clef, code, or keystone. It is present in a variety of gen
Playing a pair of claves
3–2 piano guajeo: clave motif, written in cut-time (Playⓘ)
2–3 piano guajeo: clave motif, written in cut-time (Playⓘ)
3–2 guajeo: offbeat/onbeat motif, written in cut-time (Playⓘ)
The Bo Diddley beat is a syncopated musical rhythm that is widely used in rock and roll and pop music. The beat is named after rhythm and blues musician Bo Diddley, who introduced and popularized the
Clave (rhythm)
…Manuel Valera In Motion (Criss Cross Jazz). Bo Diddley beat Sub-Saharan African music traditions…
Bo Diddley beat takes its name from Bo Diddley and his eponymous song