Below is a piece written for drumset that integrates three essential Afro-Cuban concepts: the 3-2 Son Clave pattern, and the bass drum pulse. Piece Title: El Guajeo del Tambor : Songo / Afro-Cuban 4/4 I. The Foundation (4 Bars) Begin by establishing the 3-2 Son Clave with a cross-stick on the snare. Bar 1 (3-side): , the "and" of Bar 2 (2-side): Repeat for 4 bars. II. The "Cascara" Shell (8 Bars)