Afro Cuban drumming / Chapter one

Chapter one is a review and a bit of history / background of Afro Cuban Music. We talk about the set up you will need for your kit and a few other great tidbits:-)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Afro
• cuban
• drumset
• latin
• music
• Drumming

[MichaelG1V]

Excellent drumming and explanations. Do you have any recommended listenings for someone trying to learn this style of music?

[philmaturano]

HI Micheal. Try Muñequitos de Matanza, NG La Banda, Afro cuban all stars, Tito Puente, Ray Barreto...ufff there are so many great ones! Start there:-)

All the best

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[philmaturano]

Thanks Derbeno

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[vinnysimmo]

Cool introduction. Intresting for me because im Swedish so i couldnt be less latin if i tried. haha

[Halonothing]

why does foot position have anything to do with how to play a clave? You can play heel toe, or on the ball of your foot... That's just like asking, "why play afrocuban drumming matched grip instead of classical grip?"

[haansgruber]

If you want to do latin rhythms this is the video to get. although I found it to be in the advanced category, the beginner probably won't catch on immediately. but, you won't be disappointed like with 'some' drumming tutorial videos.

I watch this video at least once per month. this is mind boggling independence on the foot pedals. I just watched it today in fact.

I'd like to see more in the slow down/explanation categories. but this is not beginner stuff really it's more advanced.

thanks Phil

[gwb911]

i see it as more as adding an ancient middle eastern element to the afirican drums, the cymbal...

[carlitosbarcatt1]

¡¡¡ EXCELENTE ¡¡¡

[upbeatmantis86]

his book has really inspired me to learn more latin.. thx phil.. =)

[metwo222]

i am really looking for c.d.s or songs in this style with a drum set players hopefully to learn from or to play along with any suggestions? thanx much

[negromarco2]

sos un groso broder...saludos desde cordoba, argentina.

[gasparsena]

@BayonneNick i don't see why this comment go so many thumbs down - it's just a technique thing... i find that playing heel down gives you alot more control.. though it can be difficult to discipline yourself to always playing heel down.

[byLivio]

Hey man,i was noticing,your cowbell playing with the left foot is a little bit sloppy from times to times...

I dont know if you noticed and consider this a problem,but im facing the problem of having endurance with the left foot and keep perfect time...

Anyway,keep the great drumming,im learning a lot from you.

Bye!

[drums343]

how would you set up the symbols? Do you need the triangle shape between the ride and high hat?

[TribalProductionsInc]

Awesome!!!!!