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title: 19 Son 3-2 Clave Explained
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date: 2026-04-28T08:02:00.567Z
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## FOCUS 
- This lesson explains the son 3-2 clave rhythm, a five-stroke pattern over eight beats, and demonstrates how it is used in blues music.
## TIP & TRICKS:
- Clap or use sticks to mark the rhythm: one, two and a half, four, six, seven.
- Practice with a metronome to hear how the rhythm fits the beat.
- Speed up gradually to get the vibe of the rhythm.
- Listen for the clave in percussion or melody in blues songs.

##REMEMBER
- The clave is both a rhythm and an instrument originating from Spain and tied to Cuban music.
- It is a five-stroke rhythm spread across eight beats, unlike previous four-beat patterns.
- The rhythm starts with the Tresio pattern (one, two and a half, four) in the first four counts.
- In blues, the clave can be played on the clave instrument or incorporated into melodies.
