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First norteño rhythm patterns

Hear and tap the basic 2/4 norteño accompaniment, bass on beat 1 and chord on beat 2 (“tun-ta”), and see how push and pull change the chord in the key of C.

For members16 min

What you’ll learn
  • Bass on 1, chord on 2: “tun-ta”
  • Push gives one chord, pull gives another
  • A melody note on 1, the chord answers on 2