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Rumba - Afro Cuban Conga Drum Improvisation
Cliff Brooks
Back to Percussion
Learn to play with Afro-Cuban flavor! In this book, beginners learn basic timing,
syncopation, and improvisation. Intermediate to advanced drummers learn to
throw down some of the funkiest Afro-Cuban Licks on their favorite drum,
whether it is a Conga, Bongo, Timbales, Traps, etc... The revolutionary
self-teaching method in this book brings together two different learning
approaches for Afro-Cuban drumming. The first approach is to learn by way of
reading written notation; the second is to learn solely by listening and feeling. The
method simultaneously incorporates the various senses in teaching different
improvisation patterns. This approach helps to ingrain the learning process at a
deeper psychological level. Each expression can be played with the bass drum
downbeats provided on the companion CD. This helpful learning aid will ensure
proper pulse and timing. After mastering each expression with the bass drum
playing downbeats, the Guaguanco rhythm is introduced to further the learning
process.
INTRODUCTION
Cliff's Afro-Cuban Drumming Method
Who will find this Book Useful
Audio Recording List
The four Types of Supporting Tracks
Practice Suggestions
What You will Find in this Book
SECTION 1: Timekeeping Lines Concept
Overview
Timekeeping Lines
Horizontal Downbeat Diagram
Spacing Between the Downbeat Lines
The Time Keeping and Click Track Exercise
The Downbeat Bass Drum Exercise
The 8 Symbols You Need to Know
The Underlined Symbols
What do the Timekeeping Lines Tell You to Do
SECTION 2: Timing and Hand Clap Exercises
Overview
Instructions for the Timing and Hand Clap Exercises
Timing and Hand Clap Exercises
SECTION 3: Hand Coordination and Reading Exercises
Overview
Creating the Vertical Downbeat Diagram
The Vertical Downbeat Diagram
The Vertical Timekeeping Lines
Instructions for the Hand Coordination and Reading Exercise
Hand Coordination and Reading Exercises 1-28 (Right Hand Lead)
Hand Coordination and Reading Exercises 1-28 (Left Hand Lead)
SECTION 4: Quinto Ride Patterns
Overview
What is the Quinto Ride?
What do the Vertical Timekeeping Lines Tell You to Do
Instructions for the Quinto Ride Patterns with Downbeat Exercises
Quinto Ride Patterns 1-14 (Right Hand Lead)
The Longer Vertical Downbeat Diagram
Quinto Ride Patterns 15-35 (Right Hand Lead)
Quinto Ride Patterns 1-35 (Left Hand Lead)
The Ride Flow Exercise-Developing your Ride Flow
Instructions for the Ride Flow Exercise
The Ride Flow Exercises (Right Hand Lead)
The Ride Flow Exercises (Left Hand Lead)
SECTION 5: QUINTO PHRASES
Overview
Instructions for the Quinto Phrases Exercises
Quinto Phrases Exercises 1-12 (Right Hand Lead)
Quinto Phrases Exercises 1-12 (Left Hand Lead)
Explanation of the Ride and Phrase Flow Exercises
Instruction for the Ride and Phrase Flow Exercises
The Ride and Phrase Flow Exercises (Right Hand Lead)
The Ride and Phrase Flow Exercises (Left Hand Lead)
SECTION 6: Quinto Solo
Overview
Instructions for the Quinto Solo
The Quinto Solo
Appendix A: What is Guaguanco?
Appendix B: Glossory
The End
About the Author
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