Practical Applications: Afro-Caribbean Rhythms for the Drum Set (book/Audio Online)

Warner Bros. Publications
English / Spanish text

Practical Applications, using Afro-Caribbean Rhythms to Develop Command and Control of the Drumset. Formerly a three-part series that explores Afro-Caribbean rhythms as applied to the drumset, this revision combines the series into one book and online audio.

The unique approach is in teaching rhythms while developing total drumset technique and independence. Includes an authentic recording performed by a band of Latin music all-stars.

Styles covered include:
cha-cha-cha, samba, mambo, cumbia, bolero, 6/8 merengue, songo, bossa nova, NY mozambique. Also covers Latin, jazz, rock, and funk applications for these styles.

Sample Pages

• Ritmi Afro-Caraibici
• Contemporary Brazilian Patterns
• Contemporary Drum Set Applications
• Applying the Optional Cáscara Pattern
• Left Foot Clave Grooves and Exercises
• Doubles and Paradiddle Combinations
• Solo Transcriptions and Fill Ideas