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How to Play Djembe (Book/CD set)
Alan Dworsky, Betsy Sansby
Description
This is a complete, user-friendly course on how to play djembe, the popular West African hand drum. Right from the start, students will learn interlocking parts for seven of the most popular West African rhythms. After only a few step-by-step lessons, they'll be able to put the parts together and st ...
The Music of Santeria : Traditional Rhythms of the Bata Drums (Performance in World Music Series, No
John Amira, Steven Cornelius
Description
A reader from Illinois USA: "The book did what I was looking for to do in regard to the bata drumming styles and rhythms. This is the real timimg of the Yoruba-Nigerian and Cuban expressions of the bata drums. I hope it would had the same effect on you as it did to me. Even if you are not a musician ...
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Meinl Percussion BE1R Berimbau, Red
Meinl
Description
The thin striker and a caxixi are held in the right hand, while the left hand supports the bow and modulates the string with a small metal disc. The whole instrument is moved off-and-on the abdomen, opening and closing the resonant gourd, for a captivating \"wah-wah\" effect. ...
The MEINL Classic Hardwood Claves are the most common claves and produce the classic cutting sound with just the right amount of resonance. These Claves are solid and deliver a bright, pleasant tone that is fitting for any style of music and any musician, professional or beginner. For drummers, lear ...
Latin Percussion White Wood Clave
Latin Percussion
Description
Clave (pronounced clah’ vay) is the rhythmic pattern that forms the basis of Latin music. Clave is phrased in what is known as a 3⁄2 (forward clave) or 2⁄3 (backward clave) feel. That is, three beats then two beats or, two beats then three beats. Claves are the traditional instruments ...
The Caxixi is a flat-bottomed wicker basket shaker traditionally used in Capoeira music along with the Berimbau. Great for any style of music, the Caixixi produces a soft, warm sound. ...
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