
This exercise on the Oriza pattern (a derecha) is constructed on eighth notes in which you use the Conga and the Tumbadora, with Open, Finger and Slap beats.
Commentary:
Now I am going to do Oriza, that’s another great rhythm from Puerto Rico, but it’s so popular, people like Rafael Cortijo, el Gran Combo, they played that joyful rhythm, I mean, with great energy, so great to dance and have a great, great moment, you know, when you go to party, that’s a popular rhythm from Puerto Rico and Oriza goes like this 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4…