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("Guapacha" is pronounced "Whappacha")

When Guapacha timing is used, the normal timing of 2 3 4&1 is replaced by the timing & 3 4&1. The rhythm is likewise changed from 1 - 1 - 1/2 - 1/2 - 1 to the new rhythm 1/2 -1 - 1/2 -1/2 - 1.1/2, meaning the amount of time spent on the first step is reduced by 1/2 a beat, and the amount of time spent on the final step is increased by 1/2 a beat.