: A polyrhythmic feel derived from West African traditions. It is often taught using a constant bell pattern over varying bass drum and snare combinations. Study Resources and Sheet Music
: A traditional rumba style characterized by a 3-2 or 2-3 Rumba Clave. On the kit, it involves adapting the conga "salidor" and "segundo" parts.
: Developed by the band Los Van Van in the 1970s, Songo is unique because it was the first Afro-Cuban style specifically created for the drum set.
by Maria Martinez: Focuses on independence through "left-foot clave" studies and patterns like Mambo, Songo, and Mozambique. You can find it at Ficks Music or Audubon Strings.