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

Hi everyone, I’m Tomo, and this is Play Along with Tomo (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...   ❤️ TIPS WELCOME 🎹 Enjoying the tutorials? Your support helps me make more! 😊 🔗 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BW... Always optional, always appreciated. Thanks for playing along! 🫶 🛍️ PRODUCTS I RECOMMEND 🎶 Looking for a piano or a few extras for your setup? Here are some options to check out! 👀 🎹 SUGGESTION FOR A PIANO OR KEYBOARD In my experience, Roland, Yamaha, and Casio are all solid choices! I’ve used Casio Previa before and now play Yamaha (P-125, previous version of P-225) because it fits my budget and is easy to bring to gigs. If budget and extra weight weren’t a concern, I’d pick the Roland model which has a better sound! 😊 (but the high-end model Rolands often don’t come with the music sheet stand, so be aware!) I prefer weighted keys because I’m used to the feel of an acoustic piano, but keyboards with weighted keys are usually heavier to carry and more expensive than non-weighted ones. You might prefer a non-weighted keyboard touch—try a few if you can! If you also need a stand, sustain pedal, and bench, check the bundle options. They may save you a little money! 🪑🎶 🎹 Digital pianos recommendation: • Yamaha P225 88-Key Digital Piano (weighted): https://link.amazon/B05KSDZ1n • YAMAHA P71 88-Key with Sustain Pedal and Power Supply (weighted): https://link.amazon/B02vsn26F • Casio Privia PX-S3100 88-Key (weighted): https://link.amazon/B07a9HynC • Roland RD-88 EX Stage Piano (weighted): https://link.amazon/B01qqMHdu • Roland RD-88 EX 88-Key Digital Stage Piano Bundle With Stand, Bench Pedal and Headphones (weighted): https://link.amazon/B0iVYxPV7 • Roland GO:KEYS 3 Music Creation 61 keys (non-weighted, RED): https://amzn.to/43tXiZU ✨ Practice tools & accessories: • 🎵 Silicone Piano Notes Guide 88 Keys (easy to find keys, removable): https://link.amazon/B07i9o1cA • 🎵 KEYTAB Piano Note Strip (easy to find keys, larger fonts): https://amzn.to/4a14b8y • 🎹 Keyboard Stand, Pre-Assembled & Adjustable: https://link.amazon/B0atuescv • 🪑 Adjustable Padded Piano Bench, Keyboard Stool: https://link.amazon/B0eaCNSgz • 🦶 Sustain pedal: M-AUDIO SP-2 Universal Sustain Pedal: https://link.amazon/B0gOA6sKe 📖 Salsa and Afro-Cuban Montunos for Piano: https://amzn.to/4w5r5Vl These are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping me make more tutorials! ❤️ 📺 LET’S LEARN MORE SONGS! 🎵 Check out @playalongpiano for more piano tutorials! 😊 👍 If this lesson helped, give it a like and subscribe for more. 💬 Tell me how your practice is going or which song you’d love to learn next! If this helped, please hit 👍Like and 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss the next tutorial! Happy practicing! 🎹 ★★★★★ 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!