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A clave starting on the 2 side looks like this:

http://Inersha.com/pix/clave2br.jpg larger

Afro-Caribbean musicians have definite rules about where the clave goes, and often tell people to "turn the clave around" meaning they are playing a 3-2 instead of 2-3; I've seen arguments start because of this!

You can play one (either 2-3 or 3-2) in one hand on one leg, and the other on the other leg, you would be playing 2 opposing clave patterns, and what you get is the Tac tata tac tac continuously! I think it sounds neat anyway. :juggl:

The 3 side is considered to be "up" and the 2 side "down." Most music can be analyzed this way, and musicians find a "space" for complimentary musical phrases using this system.

Would you like me to tell you more about clave patterns?

8/20/047:26 PM

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