Salsa DVDs, Salsa Videos, Merengue, Salsa Rhythm, Salsa Timing

This CD presents rhythmic examples of six instruments typically found in salsa bands. They execute common salsa patterns both individually and in various combinations.
In order to help you "find the beat" and synchronize your dance to the music this CD contains three different types of tracks. Tracks 2, 9, 12 and 24 contain vocal explanations of the typical clave, conga and bass salsa rhythms. These tracks will help you to understand the rhythmic patterns and to match your steps to the music.
Subsequently, for each individual instrument and their combinations we have included both tracks with a voice-over count and without. You should learn to listen to the beat by using the tracks with the voice-over and then check your learning by verifying your timing in the tracks without the voice-over.
To make your learning progressive, most tracks are repeated at three different speeds; slow, medium and fast. We recommend that you start by using the slow tracks to improve your timing and then proceed to the faster paces. Practising at a slower pace will also help you to achieve a better style, by controlling and fine tuning your dance movements.
Finally, in the second part of this booklet you can find details about the structure of salsa music, basic salsa dance steps and the role of each instrument in a salsa band.