Study 4 terms afrocaribbean music terms flashcards. Fernandez introduces a set of terms, definitions, and empirical information that allow for a broader, more informed. An indepth study 324 pgs of all the percussion instruments, rhythms and song styles of afrocuban music, along with their applications to the drum set. Afrocuban rhythms the clave by school of music online. Download pdf afro cuban rhythms for drumset free online.
An indepth study 324 pages of all the percussion instruments, rhythms and song styles of. How to play samba on drum set lesson 1 como tocar samba na bateria by alberto netto. The book includes many of the best known traditional cuban rhythms as well as some of the newer styles such as the songo and new developments in timba. This book explores the complexity of cuban dance music and the webs that connect it, musically and historically, to other caribbean music, to salsa, and to latin jazz. Charts and some full original songs are included which were recorded in havana by the author and legendary drummer giraldo piloto and his 14 piece timba group, klimax. This demonstrative video shows the application of essential and fundamental rhythms of afrocuban music to the contemporary drum set. Basic rhythms, variations, breaks, short solos and fillins for the mambo, chacha, merengue, bolero, samba, conga, beguien, paso doble, tango, montuno, calypso and joropo. For a more authentic afrocuban feel, ive added the bass drum on beats. Afro cuban rhythms for drum set are a study that every drummer should explore. Drummer cafe cuban rhythms for percussion and drumset. The new method for afrocuban drumming book with audio cd conversations in clave. Youll find the classics like bongos, congas, and maracas, as well as some more obscure instruments like bata drums and guatacas made by lp, meinl, toca, gon bops, remo, and more. Fernandez introduces a set of terms, definitions, and empirical information that allow for a broader, more informed discussion.
They are the socalled paleros and brought different rhythms and percussion instruments to afro cuban music, such as cata, guagua, nkonko and the yuka drums. Brazilian rhythms for drum set and percussion afro cuban. Patterns on other drums often define specific style of 68. Afrocuban drum beats the drum music sheet of this lesson shows some afro cuban beats particularly difficult for hands and feet independence the basis of afro cuban rhythms is always a combination of various percussion sets congas, timbales, bongo that, together with electric or acoustic bass. Clave forms the foundation for rhythms played by the percussionists, as well as those played and sung by all other instrumentalists and singers, including melodic phrases, background and. Furthermore, its important to note the significance of latin music on the use and development of drum set playing.
Ive learned watereddown, popular version of these rhythms but was never confident i knew the real deal. Shop and buy basic afrocuban rhythms for drum set and hand percussion sheet music. Basic afrocuban rhythms for drum set and hand percussion. This rhythmic style dates back before the drum set was invented, but today one drummer has the ability to cover the sounds and language of the entire afrocuban percussion section.
For opening the can of wo rms by introducing me to afrocuban music and rhythms, and allowing me to work out a barter system when i couldnt afford lessons, i. Detailed technical studies of each instrument are presented along with. Its not a technically difficult book to read and provides a really practical way play a whole range of wonderful rhythms on the drum set. Five cuban drum rhythms drum performed by ramon bermudez, drum at cuban club, ybor city, florida, on june 21, 1939. From basic grooves and rhythmic structures, to ensemble orchestrations of traditional cuban percussion, the. This book covers the playing of odd time signatures which is becoming increasingly important for the drumset player. All three of these categories also have several subcategories of their own. Understanding the clave and the relationship between eighthnote and triplet rhythms will help you master the multiple and complex rhythms of afrocuban styles. This article shares several styles and variations that can be used for salsa and other latin music.
An introduction to afrocuban rhythms and percussion techniques tutor andy boothman in this short course we will study rhythms and technique for afrocuban percussion styles. As you may have noticed, many polyrhythms are being played simultaneously in the afro cuban 68 feel. Rather percussion ensembles are employed as a rhythm section. Drum beats and rhythms of afrocuban music introduction to the video lesson. Learn how to apply afrocuban rhythms to the drumset in the e. Latin music superstar maria martinez reveals her revolutionary studies for afrocuban rhythms in this classic hal leonard video series. Afrocuban rhythms for drum set by frank malabe and bob weiner presents an introduction to afrocuban rhythms, including the history, traditional instruments and basic styles of afrocuban music. Students will imitate rhythmic patterns created by the teacher or taken from the drum performance on oshossi, from afrobrazilian religious songs. An introduction to afrocuban rhythms, including the history, traditional instruments and basic styles of afrocuban music. Keeping time is the most important function of any drummer.
Afrocuban rhythms for drumset wcd book and cd and more. Drumset sheet music book by frank malabe and bob weiner. Here are the instructions to enable javascript in your web browser. The essence of afrocuban percussion and drum set name author. When we talk about cuban music we must go back to its origins. An indepth study 324 pages of all the percussion instruments, rhythms and song styles of afrocuban music, along with their applications to the drum set. Afrocuban clave basics most afrocuban styles of music are built around a 2measure rhythm called clave, a spanish word meaning key. Afro cuban rhythms for drum set, by frank malabe, and method.
The book explores the complexities of these various styles in a simple, understandable way. It covers the history and fundamentals of afrocuban rhythms and all the major latin beats it evolved into. A newbies introduction to conga drums preface the following is a collection of information and miscellaneous lore that the author has collected from a variety of teachers and sources including being shown a thing or two by a couple of authentic cuban players. South of the border afrocuban modern drummer magazine. Plps afro cuban rhythms is a 24 bit collection of traditional instruments and rhythms with a contemporary twist.
Clave forms the foundation for rhythms played by the percussionists, as well as those played and. Download afro cuban rhythms percussion loops by peace. A polyrhythm is created when one rhythm is played over another. Get the afrocuban vibe injected into your drum playing. It is best to master this rhythm before proceeding with the rest of the. Afrocuban rhythms for drumset with cd by frank malabe. Afrocuban rhythms for drum set 7 styles with variations. Detailed technical studies of each instrument are presented along with notations of many rhythm styles. Pdf download latin rhythms for drums and timbales free. Pdf west african rhythms for drumset download full pdf. I had been playing congabongo for about 15 years before being bstock, toca 3911d 11 34 conga dw, diametre.
In this video, i use the rack tom and floor tom in the video in lieu of a real tambora. Hispanic rhythmic patterns and drums teachervision. The lowest drumor tambora, a doublesided drumis used to produce the deep bass rhythms. Youll learn coordination, improvisation, and feel, expanding your drum vocabulary with a vast array of latin drumset grooves and solos. Ebook afro cuban rhythms for drumset as pdf download. Afrocuban rhythms are highly adaptable to drum set. The african influence in latin music is evident to the point where certain rhythms and instruments, including those from the caribbean and brazil, can be directly traced to a specific african region or tribe. An introduction to afrocuban rhythms, including the history, traditional instruments, and basic styles of afrocuban music. With the beginning of the slave trade in the 16th century and from the african continent, men and women were introduced to cuba as slave labour. Faster afro cuban 68 feel with full drum set and variations, listen. Afro cuban drumming for the drumset the recently remastered dvd begins with a discussion of the evolution and adaptation of afrocuban percussion instruments to the drumset. Rhythmic origins to modern applications abstract of a doctoral essay at the university of miami. It should be noted that drum set is not used in the traditional form of these rhythms. Participants will have the opportunity to work with a variety of different instruments and styles and learn several arrangements that will be brought together in a combined dance and percussion.
For example, it is not unusual in the cuban rhythms to have a conga player, bongo player, timbale player and an additional percussionist playing shaker, cabasa, bells, clave or guiro. From basic grooves and rhythmic structures, to ensemble orchestrations of traditional cuban percussion, the book sheds new light on cuban music. Afrocuban drums, world percussion lone star percussion. Maturano shows how fundamental mambo and chacha styles are played by the traditional afrocuban rhythm section. When the spanish colonized cuba, they exterminated the indians and replaced the labor force with black africans. The target audience for the course is drummers who want to be able to apply afrocuban rhythms to the drum set whether in a traditional latin, jazz, pop, or other musical setting, or who would like to improve their tone production, time feel, knowledge of rhythms and polyrhythms, coordination, and soloing. A guidebook for applying rhythms from north, central and west africa to drumset. An indepth study 324 pages of all the percussion instruments, rhythms and song styles of afrocuban music, along with their applications to the drumset. The companion audio is invaluable to anyone interested in adapting these rhythms to the.
Shop and buy afrocuban rhythms for drumset sheet music. A secondary middrum known as a merry drum, or tambor alegre, is used for backup rhythm. Afrocuban rhythms for drumset free download as pdf file. In a jazz or world music setting, there are three major categories of popular latinmusic afrobrazilian, afro cuban and afrocaribbean. Excerpts from the afrocuban rhythms for drumset by. The companion audio is invaluable to anyone interested in adapting these rhythms to the drumset.
Intro to afrocuban mambo ryhthms and drumset patterns. As brazilian music has spread in popularity, drummers around the world and in many. The companion audio is invaluable to anyone interested in adapting these rhythms. Learn to play the most popular and influential brazilian rhythms on both traditional percussion instruments and the drum set. Drum beats and rhythms of afrocuban music virtual drumming. Most rhythms are written for the timbales, but may be played on drums, cymbal or cowbell by making simple substitutions. The yuka drums are a set of three wooden drums with thick, sturdy leather patches. Brazilian rhythms for drum set and percussion by alberto netto available from. Style analysis swing, pop, funk, afrocuban, and brazilian music. Afrocuban rhythms and percussion techniques global grooves. Manhattan music publications drummers collective series percussion drumset m.
Afrocuban rhythms for drumset by frank malabe and bob. The clave sets the stage for interlocking puzzle of rhythms built upon it. The book explores the complexities of various afrocuban styles in a simple, understandable way. Afrocuban rhythms for drum set by frank malabe and bob. Play left foot on high hat, or with a foot pedal on a wood blockcowbell. Cuban rhythms for percussion and drumset marina music. The new method for afrocuban drumming book with audio. However, not being latino nor raised in the traditions, no claim is made for the. Inside you will find a range of traditional and modern afrocuban grooves that have been expertly designed to be layered and rearranged to suite your taste, mapped out at 100, 110, 129, 150 and 170bpm.