The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion & Drum Set: Includes the Rhythm Section Parts for Bass, Piano, Guitar, Horns & Strings, Book & 2 CDs
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (735 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1576236196 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Detailed technical studies of each instrument are presented along with notations of many rhythm styles. The entire rhythm section (parts for bass, piano, horn section, string section, tres, and guitar) is also studied in detail. The book comes with two CDs that include performances of each percussion instrument, drum set, all rhythm section instruments, as well as examples of all musical styles with full instrumentation in score form.. An in-depth study (324 pages) of all the percussion instruments, rhythms and song styles of Afro-Cuban music, along with their applications to the drum set
From the Publisher An in-depth study (324 pgs) of all the percussion instruments, rhythms and song styles of Afro-Cuban music, along with their applications to the drum set. Detailed technical studies of each instrument are presented along with notations of many rhythm styles. The book comes with two CDs that include performances of each percussion instrument, drum set, all rhythm section instruments, as well as examples of all musical styles with full instrumentation in score form. The entire rhythm section (parts for bass, piano, horn section, string section, tres and guitar) is also studied in detail.
"Good reference but falls short on contextual info" according to David Andrew Moore. This book is a practical addition to your library for 2 reasons:1 - Almost every major Afro Cuban style preceding Timba is represented, as well as other related non-Cuban styles. This makes the book a great reference for getting you feet wet with any of these styles, on any of the instruments involved.2 - Certain sections are very developed, and contain great practice tools for the development of those particular stylestyle (the Mambo section for drumset is particularly well written).However, this book falls s. "Excellent reference and study book" according to J. Axtell. If you're looking for reference or study books for afro-cuban percussion, Ed's book is very good. It contains rhythm scores for several important instruments such as congas, timables, bells, bombo, guiro, clave and pailitos, as well as scores for many different song styles for these instruments. Styles include son, son montuno, bolero, yambu, guaguanco, columbia, guiro, abakua, mozambique, songo, bombo, and calypso. Ed also includes many hand exercises that are worthwhile, I'm a guitarist of many years, and le. John A. Raymond said Complete. Clear.. I'm a fiddler, not a drummer. I've been looking to expand my rhythmic ability, and I figured the salsa rhythm section would be a good place to start. It is. Now I own congas, bells, jam blocks, sticks, beaters and I'm getting better. Will I ever gig this stuff? I don't know, but I hope so. If I were a drummer already, would this take me there pretty quick? I think so. There are other resources out there on this topic, but you really can't go wrong putting this one on your music stand.