How to Play 4-notes Montuno with Salsa Songs - Salsa Piano Basics

Hi everyone, I’m Tomo, and this is Play Along Piano (formerly "Tomo’s Piano")—where beginners and returning players learn through simple, play-along lessons. 🎹 I'm a working musician who came back to piano after 30 years, so whether you're starting fresh or starting again, I'll help you get playing and enjoying music! 🎵🎶 ★★★★★ This video is part of "Salsa Piano Basics" series. In this video, I'm going to show you how to play basic 4-notes montuno and their application to 4 songs, "Lalala," "Tructu," "Cachondea," and "La Malanga." If you don't know the concept of the "2-3 and 3-2 clave beats," make sure to check out my video, "How to Play Salsa Clave" first! How to Play Salsa Clave    • How to Play Salsa Clave - Salsa Piano Basics   To practice songs on this video, check out my play along video as well. How to play 4-notes Montuno wiith Salsa Songs (Play Along)    • 4 notes Montuno Play Along (2-3 clave) - S...   If you are a beginner and you don't know where the keys are, this is useful. 🎵 Piano notes Labels https://amzn.to/4nAnICv ★★★★★ 0:00 – Intro 0:51 – What is 4-notes montuno? 1:32 – The reason for learning 2-3 clave montuno first 2:12 – Practicing the 2-3 clavemontuno beats (by clapping) 2:24 - Practicing the 2-3 clave montuno beats with a metronome (by clapping) 3:09 – Using the “Salsa Rhythm” App to practice montuno 3:35 – Practicing montuno pattern with clave beats (2-3) 3:55 – Why it’s important to practice the montuno with not only with clave but with conga and bass pattern 4:46 – Review of note names 5:14 – How to play montuno for “Lalala” by Direct Latin Influence 6:29 – Play “Lalala” by Direct Latin Influence with music 6:42 – How to play montuno for “Tructu” by Tommy Olivencia 7:54 – Play “Tructu” by Tommy Olivencia with music 8:15 – How to play montuno for “Cachondea” by Fruko y Sus Tesos 9:47 – Play “Cachondea” by Fruko y Sus Tesos with music 10:00 – How to play montuno for “La Malanga” by Eddie Palmieri 10:51 – Play “La Malanga” by Eddie Palmieri with music ★★★★★ Warning: Make sure to warm up before the practice and stretch after your practice. Avoid straining your hands, arms, and shoulders by excessive practicing. Remember, doing short practices often throughout the day is better than doing a long practice one time a day! ☆☆☆☆☆ Follow my band activity: (I am in an all-female 11pc salsa band, “Sabrosas” in San Diego, CA. I used to play violin and sing chorus, but now I play piano. I also joined another salsa band, “Rumba y Soul” and play piano there too.) Sabrosas Website: https://sabrosas-latinorquesta.com/ Sabrosas Facebook   / sabrosaslatinorquesta   Rumba y Soul Facebook   / rumbaysoul   ☆☆☆☆☆ #playingpianoafter40, #pianoafter40, #salsapiano, #montuno, #asianplayingsalsa, #salsatutorial, #pianotutorial, #beginnerpiano, #lalala, #tructu, #cachondea, #lamalanga