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Ethnomusicology

Cuba has a unique musical and cultural foundation. With it's blend of African and European culture, music is a fusion of the rythmic concepts of Africa and the harmonic concepts of Europe.

Ethnomusicology is the study of music in its cultural context and inside these pages you will discover the world of Cuban music and instruments. Unlike the usual information you may find elsewhere, these pages will emphasize both the cultural and practical. Many myths and misinformation will be discussed as well as examples and practical usage of Cuban musical instruments, Cuban musical styles and Cuban cultural issues that affect Cuban Music.

Even more examples of playing the Cuban Tres

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Son & Son Montuno

Introductions

This is a typical example of an introduction to a son in a major key (G major). This is very often used as the vamp leading into the song. The percussion and bass player will instinctivly know when to come in, usually the fourth or fifth bar.

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