One of the most rhythmically original tumbaos in all of timba. "Marina Quiere Bailar" uses the syncopated tresillo woven directly into the tumbao's melody, octave configurations that break from the typical traditional montuno, and patterns built on a double layer of rhythmic accentuation.
Comes as two PDFs: the full piano part note for note, and the same part with the clave written in — so you can see exactly how these unconventional rhythms still line up with the clave.
What you'll practice:
Syncopated tresillo integrated into a melodic tumbao line
Octave patterns that break from the standard montuno mold
Reading rhythm against the clave directly, not just by feel
Full video lesson available on YouTube.