Cascara Clave
Latin & Afro-Cuban · style reference: Salsa cáscara with 2-3 son clave
▲ accentshort bar = ghost note◆ grace note (hover for flam / drag / layer timing)● alt padfingering: L/R hand, 1 = thumb … 5 = little finger
Play-along
Everything plays.
Tempo trainer
144 → 180 BPM, +2 every 4 bars. Starts when you press Play.
Section chain
Build a custom order, e.g. Main ×3 → Fill 1 → Chorus ×4. Saved in this browser.
Shortcuts: Space play · ←/→ tempo · T tap · M click · L loop · [ ] section · G/P view · H pad chart · pads Z–V, A–F, Q–R, 1–4
Practice notes
The timbale player's shell pattern (cáscara, here on the rim) played against the 2-3 son clave (cowbell pad). The two lines interlock — say "clave" out loud while you play and you'll feel where the cáscara leans. Fast, but in eighths.
The style reference names an influence only; this groove is an original pattern.