Basic Afro-Cuban Rhythms - Berklee Workshop (DVD)

Publisher: Berklee Press
For Drum Set and Hand Percussion
Clave, timbale, guiro
Running Time: 55 minutes

Learn how to play and practice the classic rhythms of the Afro-Cuban tradition with Berklee professor Ricardo Monzón.

Monzón demonstrates the patterns and instruments that form the beating heart of the Afro-Cuban tradition, on clave, conga, timbale, bongo and guiro. You'll play along as he starts slowly with the basic patterns, then increases the tempo with a number of variations.
By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of how to play and practice essential Afro-Cuban rhythms.

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