An introduction to Afro-Cuban rhythms, including the history, traditional instruments and basic styles of Afro-Cuban music. The book explores the complexities of these various styles in a simple, understandable way. The companion audio is invaluable to anyone interested in adapting these rhythms to the drumset.
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An introduction to Afro-Cuban rhythms, including the history, traditional instruments and basic styles of Afro-Cuban music. The book explores the complexities of these various styles in a simple, understandable way. The companion audio is invaluable to anyone interested in adapting these rhythms to the drum set.
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Brain challenging!,
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This review is from: Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset (Book & CD) (Paperback)
After 20+ years of playing the drum set I can hear and feel most standard rock and jazz rhythms fairly easily. But the rhythms in this book are so different that I find myself challenged in each exercise---even the simplest ones! This book will really help the drummer who is comfortable with current and past rock and jazz styles, because it is a huge stretch from the 4/4 and 3/4 that most of us spend virtually all of our time playing. More than anything, this book will help your overall sense of time, because its contents are so different from the American rock-pop-jazz genre, that your brain will have to work overtime to master them. It's helpful if you have some Latin traps in your kit, but not necessary to reap the full benefit. Couple this book with Gary Chester's New Breed, and you'll step into a new phase of musical creativity in your drumming career. The included CD is really essential to understanding the groove of these exercises.
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The best book I own so far,
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If you are looking to spruce up your playing, this is the book for you. It uses a step by step process to ease you into the most dificult rhythms. It also comes with a cd that gives examples of all the beats in this book which I found very helpful. You can apply the beats learned in this book to any type of music for a much more interesting sound. I would say this book is for moderate to advanced drummers. Get this book, It's worth it.
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Great book for challenging, complex rhythms & fun!,
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This book is fantastic! I've had a lot of fun with it over the past month.
It is really good for improvement on four-way independence with your hands and feet. These traditional grooves help you lock in a solid feel. But remember to use a metronome!
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Some of the fundamental rhythms in West Africa are based on 6/8 feels. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bombo note, last triplet note, palito pattern, songo pattern, snare drum cross stick, rumba clave, clave figure, cascara pattern, cowbell pattern, playing clave, son clave, merengue rhythm, clave pattern, folkloric music, jazz feel, floor tom, son music, conga player, ride cymbal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Steve Gadd, West African, New York City, Mongo Santamaria New!
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Some of the fundamental rhythms in West Africa are based on 6/8 feels. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bombo note, last triplet note, palito pattern, songo pattern, snare drum cross stick, rumba clave, clave figure, cascara pattern, cowbell pattern, playing clave, son clave, merengue rhythm, clave pattern, folkloric music, jazz feel, floor tom, son music, conga player, ride cymbal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Steve Gadd, West African, New York City, Mongo Santamaria New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Afro-Latin Rhythm Dictionary by Thomas A. Brown in Back Matter
- Salsa: The Rhythm of Latin Music (Performance in World Music Series) by Charley Gerard in Back Matter
- Dictionary Of Music And Musicians (9 Volumes)) (Music Book Index) by Sir George Grove in Back Matter
- Popular Music Hb (Media Focus) by Roger Thomas in Back Matter
- East Harlem (NY) (Images of America) by Christopher Bell on page 30
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- Funkifying the Clave: Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums (with CD) (Manhattan Music Publications) by Goine (Lincoln Goines; Robby Ameen) in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
- Drumset Essentials, Vol. 3 (Book & CD) by Peter Erskine on page 43
- S.E.E.K. Facilitator's Guide by Nancy Jessop in Back Matter
- Beyond Bop Drumming (Book & CD) (Manhattan Music Publications) by John Riley in Back Matter
- The Art of Playing Timbales Vol. 1 by Victor Rendon in Back Matter
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