These clave patterns can also be inverted, meaning the two measures are swapped. The clave would usually be played as hits on the rim of the snare on a traditional drum set, although it is often not played explicitly by the drummer at all, in which case an auxiliary percussionist may play it. The clave is supplemented with other patterns on other drums. Other patterns may be played on a cymbal or on a cowbell. Bossa novas may use a pattern consisting of straight eighth notes on the ride cymbal.
Sambas have a double-time feel.
The cymbal pattern is usually straight eighth notes, and is often played on a closed hi-hat. Listening to recordings of a song to be performed before trying to play it is probably more helpful for drummers than for any other musicians, since fakebooks generally do not provide many hints for the drummer. A good drummer will not simply play the same pattern over and over for an entire song. Or, you could play the hi-hat on every beat. You may also want to use the other drums, such as the toms, as part of your basic beat for a song.