A visual reconciliation for tangueros and milongueros
Notice that counts 1, 2 and 3 are identical for each of the three rhythms.
Chacarera clapping rhythm :
1 - (2) - 3 - 4 - (5) - 6 - 1 - (2) - 3 - 4 - (5) - 6
Chacarera "Clapping" rhythm | |
Example: Rhythm of clapping phrase at 55 secs |
Chacarera stepping rhythm :
1 - (2) - 3 - (4) - 5 - (6) - 1 - (2) - 3 - (4) - 5 - (6)
Chacarera "vals stepping" rhythm | |
Example: Rhythm of dance steps throughout except for clapping and zapateo phrases |
Chacarera zapateo rhythm :
1 - (2) - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 1 - (2) - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6
Zapateo "stamping" rhythm | |
Example: Rhythm of leaders'"basic" zapateo phrase at 16 secs |