Afro-Cuban Keyboard Grooves (Afro-Cuban Grooves) [Paperback]

Manny Patino (Author)

Book Description

Series: Afro-Cuban Grooves | Publication Date: June 1997

This book will help any musician unlock the secrets of the Afro-Cuban rhythmic feel. By clearly demonstrating the underlying pattern called the Clave and the comping patterns called Tumbaos that are played over the Clave, this book will help every keyboard player learn these fundamental Latin rhythms. [Matching bass book (EL9707CD) also available.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Warner Bros Pubns (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157623911X
• ISBN-13: 978-1576239117
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,159,974 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Groovin' Like a Pro....almost..., January 15, 2011

By 

K. MCGEE "k-dawg" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Afro-Cuban Keyboard Grooves (Afro-Cuban Grooves) (Paperback)

This book is an excellent tool for:
1. Learning the different types and Latin music.
2. Practicing the rhythms with the CD.
3. Learning chords--both the names of them and how they fit together.
4. Learning to play fast--that CD does not slow down for you!
5. I haven't tried yet, but I think it would be easy to improvise over the CD--a great way to study the Latin Jazz.

This is wonderful and I'm excited to practice a song and pop in the CD to test myself. I've gained stamina, have become more comfortable with the rhythms, and have deepened my knowledge of chords and music theory (not becuase it is explained, but because it was explained to me as a kid and now that I am practicing it this way, it is all coming together). I'm so happy with this book/CD.

5.0 out of 5 stars Having Fun, April 25, 2010

By 

J. A. Brown "prime reader" - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Afro-Cuban Keyboard Grooves (Afro-Cuban Grooves) (Paperback)

I purchased this collection of Afro Cuban grooves because I visited Cuba, loved the sound of the music , wanted to play it but didn't understand the form. I absolutely love the book. The explanations are clear, and the Cd makes it so easy.Now, as a composer, I am inserting Cuban grooves in my music....great!