Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Latin American Series : Interact & Learn Number of pages : 152 This course examines the infusion of traditional Afro-Latin and especially Afro-Cuban concepts into contemporary Western music. Upon completion of this book you will have mastered many new skills that will help you become a more accomplished percussionist and, more importantly, a more complete musician. By exploring the role of percussion in traditional Afro-Cuban music, you will understand the important contribution drums make towards a complete musical piece, and that a drum is not merely a rhythmic placeholder but truly a musical instrument worthy of recognition. While this book focuses primarily on hand percussion, its basic principals are also applied to the drum kit. There is no standard notation in this book; rather, the rhythms are illustrated with easily understood charts based on counting out subdivided beats. Two companion CDs offer audio examples of all major points.

A private conga masterclass Just For You!Giovanni Hidalgo has been described by some artists as touched by the hand of God. Hidalgo has played a major role in shaping the way the world accepts and embraces hand drumming. With legendary percussionists Tito Puente Armando Peraza Patato and teh late Jose Mangual Sr. topping the list of hist most respected fans his natural talent has brought new respect to Latin rhythms as well as to the rhythms of his birthplace Puerto Rico. This special bilingual (English/Spanish)DVD offers a three-part conga masterclass on rhythms techniques rudiments and exercises and singles doubles ruffs andcombinations. Especial Features: Legendary conga performances: Raul Rekow Just Another Day in the Park Giovanni Hidalgo/Changuito Conga Masters Meet Interactive Drums From Around The World Additional Product Previews DVD-Rom Features: Latin Percussion glossary of terms Tuning/maintenance PDF Internet Connectivity