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El CONGUERO Volume 0 - Initiation aux Congas aux Rythmes
Jean-Paul Boissiere
Description
Traite des principaux rythmes :
( la Marcha, Boléro, Afro, A Caballo, 6 / 8,
Tumbao-Jazz, Mambo, Cascara, etc ... )
Etudes techniques : des frappes, du fla, etc.
Etudes des mesures simples.
Etudes des mesures composées.
Etudes des signes musicaux.
Applications sur des Relevés Musicaux. ...
The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum Set : Includes the Rhythm Section Parts for Bass, Pian
Ed Uribe
Description
An in-depth study (324 pgs) of all the percussion instruments, rhythms and song styles of Afro-Cuban music, along with their applications to the drum set. Detailed technical studies of each instrument are presented along with notations of many rhythm styles. The entire rhythm section (parts for bass ...
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Conga Method, Vol. II
Tomas Cruz
Description
Volume II is aimed at two distinct categories of readers: 1) Intermediate players who are ready for a wider range of rhythms to study and use in live playing situations; and 2) Experienced congueros who have digested Volume I and now seek to understand the roots of the modern Cuban conga style. Havi ...
A viewer from Topeka, KS USA:
"Anders does a fine job of explaining and demonstrating the basic hand/finger techniques for playing the doumbek. The video is well paced in that his demonstrations are at an easy pace for beginners, while it is, also, useful for experienced drummers to pick up a few p ...
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A Night with Poncho Sanchez Live: Bailar [LIVE]
Poncho Sanchez
Description
Track Listings:
1. Siempre Me Van Bien
2. Bien Sambroso
3. Alafia
4. A Time for Love
5. Manteca
6. Tito Medley: El Cayuco/Oye Como Ba/Clavelitos
7. La Familia ...
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
An album that's justifiably titled. Carlos "Patato" Valdes is indeed a legend of Cuban percussion, having played with Herbie Mann and Tito Puente among others, before leading his own ensembles. This record compiles tracks from his two Ritmo y Candela recordings of the ...
Latin Percussion Brazilian Brass Cuica
Latin Percussion
Description
The Cuica is a Brazilian friction drum that is often used in Samba music of all kinds. It features a stick that is fastened inside the drum in the center of the drumhead. Changing the pressure on this stick produces different pitches and timbres. ...
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 ...
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