Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset (Paperback)

by Dan Thress (Author) "Some of the fundamental rhythms in West Africa are based on 6/8 feels..." (more)
Key Phrases: bombo note, last triplet note, palito pattern, Steve Gadd, West African, New York City (more...)

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Product Description
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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Warner Brothers Publications (December 12, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897245741
• ISBN-13: 978-0897245746
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #257,471 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brain challenging!, May 18, 2001

By A Customer

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I own so far, October 3, 2000

By A Customer

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars one of a kind, April 19, 2009

By	Yvonne K. Rosas "YKRosas" (SA. Ca. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a authentic afro cuban grooves source. It covers the history and the feel that you look for not just the notes. I really enjoy the audio tracks since they cover most ( 90% or so)of the exercises that are described. It also covers what to play when you have a conga player and where the cascara patterns would sound best, I would highly recommend this book.