Afro-Cuban Coordination for Drumset: The Essential Method and Workbook (Paperback)

~ Maria Martinez (Author)
Key Phrases: rumba clave, son clave, mambo bell, Rhythm Studies (more...)

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Product Description

Maria Martinez provides in-depth coverage of: Mambo, Songo, Nanigo and Mozambique patterns; cowbell and ride cymbal variations; studies to develop left-foot clave; ostinatos, rhythm studies, 2-bar phrases; and much more! The CD features 40 full-band tracks with demos and play-alongs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Musicians Institute Press (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793597498
• ISBN-13: 978-0793597499
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #964,304 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, January 22, 2006

By	Stan Mulder (Winter Haven, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book for learning Afro-Cuban rhythms. Most of these rhythms are based on the 3-2 or 2-3 clave rhythm, so once you learn that everything else is built upon it. I've been using the book and CD for about eight months and am very happy with everything it covers. Learning to play a 3-2 son clave on a drumset for the first time is like climbing a steep mountain at first, but once you get it it's a thrill. The CD has 40 tracks and demonstrates the correct feel for each musical style. The author is an excellent drummer herself as evidenced by the CD. This is the book when you are ready to learn Latin rhythms. I plan on getting the author's Brazilian Coordination book next, but for now this book gives me a lot to work on. Recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars The very basics and more, March 13, 2005

By	Victor M. Lopez (lindenwold, new jersey United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book provides you with the very basics and takes you a bit further.This book should be used first and then use the Robbie Ameen book to advance your studies. This book got what many lack, basics and a lot of repetition.Great book.