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A Basic 6/8 Afro-Cuban Pattern
Key
O = Open note played at the edge of the drum.
C = Closed, or muffled note played near to or at the center of the drum head.
S = Slap note played at the center of the drum head (slightly off to one side).
R = Right hand
L = Left hand
> = Accent
Now a more fluid pattern over two bars.
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