FAQ About Influence of Latin Jazz on Salsa Music Evolution

The key rhythmic elements of salsa music include the clave, tumbao, and montuno. The 'clave' serves as the foundational rhythmic pattern, usually in a 3-2 or 2-3 beat sequence. The 'tumbao' is the rhythmic pattern played by the bass, and the 'montuno' involves repeated piano rhythms that drive the music forward. These elements have connections to both Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban musical traditions.