We have just added 3 new Piano patterns, contributed by Tyrone Collis from Germany. While at it, we also added a new Bass pattern that matches the existing I-IV-V-IV piano pattern, suggested by the trumpet player Pete Nater from New York. Finally, we added some new percussion patterns contributed by Jürgen Messerer from Switzerland. Jürgen is currently working on creating additional bongo patterns for us, so expect another update soon.
Here is the list of the new Salsa music patterns:
Piano
- Montuno I-V-V-I + Passing Tones
- Montuno i-V-V-i (minor)
- Montuno V-V-I-I
Bass
The new bass pattern is called “Tumbao I-IV-V-IV”. It matches the first two piano patterns, “Montuno I-IV-V-IV” and “Montuno I-IV-V-IV + arpg. + passtone”, as well as the minor variation “Montuno i-iv-V-iv” and the ‘light’ variation “Montuno I-IV-V-IV Triads”.
Percussion
- Bongos – Martillo Var1
- Bongos – Martillo Var2
- Bongos – Martillo para clave
- Cowbell – Every Beat
- Güiro – Güiro Danzón
- Maracas – Maracas Son
- Maracas – Maracas Son Montuno
- Maracas – Maracas Son Montuno 2
iPhone version updated
Yesterday we also released a new version of Salsa Rhythm for iPhone. The Salsa Rhythm application version 1.7 now includes all the new patterns mentioned above, along with a new Rhythm & Timing videos page providing direct access to our online Salsa Rhythm & Timing video collection.
Salsa Rhythm app on the iTunes AppStore
Downloadable version
All registered members can download an updated version with all the new patterns. To download the new version, please follow this link: http://www.salsabeatmachine.org/download.html.
If you want to become a registered member, you may consider donating to support the project.
Eddie Palmieri, a famous Latin Pianist
