Afro Cuban Drumming for the Drumset (DVD)

Publisher: Hudson Music
Total Time : 131 minutes

The recently begins with a discussion of the evolution and adaptation of Afro-Cuban percussion instruments to the drumset. Maturano shows how fundamental Mambo and Cha-Cha styles are played by the traditional Afro-Cuban rhythm section. Then, isolates each element of the ensemble; allowing viewers to see and hear the patterns played on the original instruments, including the claves, cascara, timbales, cowbell, congas, bongos and guiro.

Finally illustrates the proper way to adapt each instruments sound and rhythm to the drumset while showing how one players hands, feet, drums and cymbals are used to recreate the layered groove that was originally played by multiple players.
The DVD also includes examples of how these essential drumset patterns are played with and without other percussionists, in a rhythm section and with a band. A challenging, final section on the left foot clave technique is included, as well.

1. Kim Plainfield Advanced Concepts
2. Funkifying the Clave: Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass & Drums
3. Afro Cuban Big Band Play-Along
4. Afro Cuban Drumming for the Drumset DVD
5. Traditional Afro-Cuban Concepts in Contemporary Music
6. Ritmi afro-cubani per Batteria