Typical Montuno Rhythm

The Goal: Playing a typical montuno rhythm on the piano

The following 2-bar pattern is the most typical montuno rhythm, consisting of a phrase with two strong beats and seven up-beats. This rhythm is directly derived from a typical tres pattern.

The C Chord is formed from three of the keys in the C 5-Finger Position: C E G

When we play all three notes at the same time, it is called a Block Chord. If we play the three notes one at a time, then it is called a Broken Chord.

Dotted Half Notes last for three(3) beats.