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This is the only complete, step by step course on conga drumming in print. After working through only a few chapters of this book, you'll be able to jam with others in playing the irresistible rhythms that form the roots of Salsa. The clear text, illustrations, and easy to read charts make learning to play authentic Afro-Cuban rhythms easy even without previous experience as a percussionist. The warm, friendly tone of the text creates the intimate feel of private lessons. All 175 rhythms in the book are included on the companion CD
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Alan Dworsky and his partner Betsy Sansby were born in the 1950s ten blocks away from each other in St. Paul, Minnesota. Thirty years later they got married adn they've been happily drumming together ever since. They are known for creating instructional books that are easy to follow and a pleasure to read. Their first book, Conga Drumming: A Beginner's Guide to Playing with Time, has become the best-selling book on hand drumming ever published. Their writing is warm and friendly, and they re passionate about clarity. They make sure students especially beginners get the right-size steps, in the right order, at just the right time. We don't just dump a pile of charts on you and leave, says Dworsky. We stay with you every step of the way, so you feel like you're getting private lessons. Betsy Sansby and her partner Alan Dworsky were born in the 1950s ten blocks away from each other in St. Paul, Minnesota. Thirty years later they got married and they ve been happily drumming together ever since. They are known for creating instructional books that are easy to follow and a pleasure to read. Their first book, Conga Drumming: A Beginner s Guide to Playing with Time, has become the best-selling book on hand drumming ever published. Their writing is warm and friendly, and they re passionate about clarity. They make sure students especially beginners get the right-size steps, in the right order, at just the right time. We don t just dump a pile of charts on you and leave, says Dworsky. We stay with you every step of the way, so you feel like you're getting private lessons.
This is the only complete, step by step course on conga drumming in print. After working through only a few chapters of this book, you'll be able to jam with others in playing the irresistible rhythms that form the roots of Salsa. The clear text, illustrations, and easy to read charts make learning to play authentic Afro-Cuban rhythms easy even without previous experience as a percussionist. The warm, friendly tone of the text creates the intimate feel of private lessons. All 175 rhythms in the book are included on the companion CD
About the Author
Alan Dworsky and his partner Betsy Sansby were born in the 1950s ten blocks away from each other in St. Paul, Minnesota. Thirty years later they got married adn they've been happily drumming together ever since. They are known for creating instructional books that are easy to follow and a pleasure to read. Their first book, Conga Drumming: A Beginner's Guide to Playing with Time, has become the best-selling book on hand drumming ever published. Their writing is warm and friendly, and they re passionate about clarity. They make sure students especially beginners get the right-size steps, in the right order, at just the right time. We don't just dump a pile of charts on you and leave, says Dworsky. We stay with you every step of the way, so you feel like you're getting private lessons. Betsy Sansby and her partner Alan Dworsky were born in the 1950s ten blocks away from each other in St. Paul, Minnesota. Thirty years later they got married and they ve been happily drumming together ever since. They are known for creating instructional books that are easy to follow and a pleasure to read. Their first book, Conga Drumming: A Beginner s Guide to Playing with Time, has become the best-selling book on hand drumming ever published. Their writing is warm and friendly, and they re passionate about clarity. They make sure students especially beginners get the right-size steps, in the right order, at just the right time. We don t just dump a pile of charts on you and leave, says Dworsky. We stay with you every step of the way, so you feel like you're getting private lessons.
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