The Afro-Cuban Handbook
The Afro-Cuban Handbook

Author: Javier Diaz

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9780982415009

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Examples, both in notation and recorded examples, include rhythmic patterns for single instruments and combinations including congas, bells, bembes, timbales, maracas, bongos, shekeres and claves. These illustrate a number of rhythmic styles including Yoruba, Nanigo, Dahomea, Bantu, carnival, rumba, son, quajiro, bolero, habanera, contradanza, danzon, mambo, charanga, pachanga, chachacha, Afro, descarga, pilon, boogaloo, salsa, songo, timba, and montuno.

The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum Set
The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum Set

Author: Ed Uribe

Publisher: Warner Bros Publications

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9781576236192

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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. 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.

Afro-Cuban Rhythms
Afro-Cuban Rhythms

Author: Trevor Salloum

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-09-07

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1619116871

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Afro-Cuban Rhythms: Gig Savers Complete Edition combines both of Trevor Salloum's popular previous editions. The material is designed for the intermediate to advanced percussionist who has some basic understanding of percussion notation. Part one is a collection of traditional rhythms ideal for a percussion ensemble or for the individual who wants to learn the authentic parts of each rhythm. The material is presented in a concise and user-friendly style. Part one includes information on Clave, Tumbao for one and two drums, Yambú, Guaguancó (Havana), Guaguancó (Matanzas), Rumba columbia, Conga (Havana), Conga (Matanzas) and Conga (Santiago). Part two is structured just like part one, but covers a different set of rhythms: Bembe, Makuta, Yuka, Palo, Arará, Abakuá (Havana), Abakuá (Matanzas), Gagá, Vudú and Iyesa. All rhythms presented in this edition are easily adapted to conga drums and Afro-Cuban hand percussion.

Conversations in clave
Conversations in clave

Author: Horacio Hernandez

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780769299471

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The ultimate technical study of four-way independence based on Afro-Cuban rhythms. This detailed and methodical approach will develop four-limb coordination and expand rhythmic vocabulary. Understanding the clave and the relationship between eighth-note and triplet rhythms will aid in mastering the multiple and complex rhythms of Afro-Cuban styles.

Afro-Cuban Big Band Play-Along for Drumset/Percussion: Book & CD
Afro-Cuban Big Band Play-Along for Drumset/Percussion: Book & CD

Author: Joe McCarthy

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2008-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739057223

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The Afro-Cuban Big Band Play-Along book and CD gives the drummer/percussionist an opportunity to play contemporary Afro-Cuban music in a big band setting. The book and CD includes six charts from the Grammy(R) Award-winning Caribbean Jazz Project album, Afro-Bop Alliance (featuring Dave Samuels). The tracks, minus the drum/percussion parts, will give the player an opportunity to solo and experiment with a variety of groove and/or style variations.

Practical Applications
Practical Applications

Author: Chuck Silverman

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780757991059

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English / Spanish. Practical Applications, using Afro-Caribbean Rhythms to Develop Command and Control of the Drumset. Formerly a three-part series that explores Afro-Caribbean rhythms as applied to the drumset, this revision combines the series into one book and online audio. The unique approach is in teaching rhythms while developing total drumset technique and independence. Includes English and Spanish text and an authentic recording performed by a band of Latin music all-stars. Styles covered include: cha-cha-cha, samba, mambo, cumbia, bolero, 6/8 merengue, songo, bossa nova, NY mozambique. Also covers Latin, jazz, rock, and funk applications for these styles.

Cuba and Its Music
Cuba and Its Music

Author: Ned Sublette

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2007-02

Total Pages: 690

ISBN-13: 1569764204

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This entertaining history of Cuba and its music begins with the collision of Spain and Africa and continues through the era of Miguelito Valdes, Arsenio Rodriguez, Benny More, and Perez Prado. It offers a behind-the-scenes examination of music from a Cuban point of view, unearthing surprising, provocative connections and making the case that Cuba was fundamental to the evolution of music in the New World. The ways in which the music of black slaves transformed 16th-century Europe, how the "claves" appeared, and how Cuban music influenced ragtime, jazz, and rhythm and blues are revealed. Music lovers will follow this journey from Andalucia, the Congo, the Calabar, Dahomey, and Yorubaland via Cuba to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Saint-Domingue, New Orleans, New York, and Miami. The music is placed in a historical context that considers the complexities of the slave trade; Cuba's relationship to the United States; its revolutionary political traditions; the music of Santeria, Palo, Abakua, and Vodu; and much more.