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West African Eve Rhythms for Drumset:
--by Royal Hartigan
NEW! West African Eve Rhythms for Drumset shares the music and culture of the Eve (pronounced "eh-fvay") people of West Africa through the eyes
and ears of the master artists of Africa. Conceived by world music scholar Royal Hartigan in conjunction with his teacher, Professor C.K. Ladzekpo, this 363-page book and DVD is geared
for percussionists of all ability levels interested in the powerful sounds from West African music and culture. The book and accompanying DVD focus on four traditional dance drumming
pieces in depth--Akpese, Gadzo, Kinka, and Adzohu--presented in their traditional form with musical notations, songs, proverbs, and the tonal drum language known as vugbe. Hartigan then
connects the sounds and feelings to the modern drumset and shows how they can be applied in various ways to other styles like Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Gospel, and West African Highlife.
With hundreds of musical examples, pictures, ancient symbols, and text explanations, this book represents a lifetime of learning from the people of Ghana.
The accompanying DVD contains nearly 90 clips totalling over two hours of footage covering the four different styles. The clips were filmed on location in Ghana and consist of large and
small ensemble footage of royal, his teachers, local master drummers, as well as dozens of other dancers and musicians performing these dance-drum dramas.
This work is dedicated to royal's teachers, C.K. Ladzekpo, Kobena Adzenyah, Abena Mensah, and Elikem Nyamuame. It will open you to a unique way of playing that is both ancient and
modern, African, African-American, and universal. |
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BK/DVD: $ 50.00 |
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Grooves Do Brasil:
--by Douda Moura
NEW! Grooves do Brasil (literally Grooves of Brazil) is designed to give drummers a great introduction to the unique flavor
of Brazilian music. Renowned drummer Duda Moura introduces each style along with native instrument transcriptions and then shows the reader how to apply these
grooves around the drumkit. All the examples are clearly notated and demonstrated in real time on the accompanying audio CD by Duda and his band. Each track is
presented both with and without the drum part so the student can play along with the band! This book is the perfect companion for drummers looking to expand their
current knowledge of Brazilian drumming and a good starting point for those who simply want to know how to play a bossa nova or a samba. Book is 52 pages, with CD. |
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BK/CD: $ 19.95 |
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Afro-Cuban Drumset: Grooves You Can Use:
--by Curt Moore
NEW DVD! Featuring Curt Moore, this DVD teaches you how to apply traditional Afro-Cuban percussion parts to the drumset with
nearly 3 hours of instruction covering 99 grooves. Includes printable notation files, and loops in Sony Acid, and "Apple GarageBand" formats.
Detailed lessons, interactive practice tools and loads of features. |
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DVD: $ 29.95 |
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Rhythms from Guinea: Dunumbas,
Djembe Solos & Drumset ("Rythmes de Guinee: Dunumbas, Solos Djembe & Batterie"):
--by Maarten Schepers
NEW! His second book, this one features the Dunumba Rhythms of the Malinke tradition.
This extensive book is one of the first to go deep into the Dunumbas, with 22 rhythms, dozens of "chauffes", maps,
cultural explanations, and over 200 solo patterns. All the traditional parts are here, with drumset
adaption for these parts. Great for those of you who also play hand drums! As usual, Maarten's notation is clear,
and material is both rare and
invaluable. Rhythms featured include Kon, Demusoni Kelen, Dji, Konowulen, Kurabadon, Donaba, Takosaba, Bolo Kondondo, Bando,
Gbada, Taama, Djorro, Fankele, Nantalomba, Kurussikolon, and Balansonde. Listen to Bolokonondo, played traditionally (1st clip) and adapted
to drumset (2nd clip). The 3rd clip features a sample of djembe technique. Book is 206 pages and features 2 CDs.
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Djembe, Dunun, Drumset: Traditional
Malinke Rhythms and Drumset Adaptation:
--by Maarten Schepers
No worries if you don't play hand drums, this book guides
you through all the traditional parts for djembe and dunun and has 2 accompanying CDs so you can hear
everything. If you do play drumset, you'll love the standard notation of traditional rhythms played
on the kit. 144 pages of Dunungbe, Balakulandjian, Soli, Bundiani, Djelidon, and many, many exercises
to develop polyrhythms, independence, ambidexterity and the melodic aspects of African drumming.
Check out some Soli cuts here! French/English. |
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"The New Method For Afro-Cuban Drumming":
By Jimmy Branly
Kit players who want to learn the hot stuff from a member of the younger generation of Cuban drumset crushers will
love this new book from Jimmy Branly. Don't be fooled by his name. Jimmy Branly is 100% Cuban, and a major-leaguer
when it comes to the new sound of Cuban Timba. He has played with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, N.G. La Banda, Celia Cruz,
and countless others. If you've see the "Drumset Artists of Cuba" video, you'll see a younger, skinnier Branly
tearing it up. Included with the book is a disc with 97 audio examples and play-along sections. Listen to these
three tracks as he digs deeper. |
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"West African Rhythms
and Independence For Drum set":
By Mokthar Samba
The explosive Moroccan-Senegalese drummer for Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita,
Carlinhos Brown (and others) has a great new series for drum set players. Covers
rhythms from Knawa and Bikutsi to Doudoumba and Sabar. CD and Book.
"This is the best explanation of African rhythms that I've heard"--Dennis Chambers. |
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BK/CD: $ 24.95 |
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"Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset":
By Frank Malabe and Bob Weiner
This book/CD set begins with the folkloric feel of songo, mozambique, guaguanco,
bembe, & cascara, before showing drum set applications. Great resource
for both hand and set drummers alike!
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BK/CD: $ 29.95 |
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"Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset":
By Duduka Da Fonseca and Bob Weiner
This is a great resource for all drummers. Instruction begins with
traditional before moving to drum-set applications.
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BK/CD: $ 26.95 |
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"West African Rhythms for the
Drum Set":
by Hartigan, Adzenyah, and Donkor
From the same DCI series that brought you Afro-Cuban rhythms for
drum set, this book focuses on Ghana. Use it to learn just the traditional
rhythms--or apply them to drum set. The notation and aural examples are very
helpful. Covers Ashanti rhythms (Sikyi, Adowa, and Akom), an Ewe rhythm
(Gahu), and highlife. CD and Book |
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BK/CD: $ 24.95 |
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"The Essence of Brazilian Percussion and Drum Set":
Ed Uribe
This 144 page book with CD is a great tool for teachers and students alike. There is a lot of cultural
information as well as tips on posture, instrument names and roles, and easy to read notation. Because
the author demonstrates the traditional rhythms before applying it to drumset, it's a superb resource for
both traditional samba players and drumset players.
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BK/CD: $ 24.95 |
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"The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion and Drum Set":
Ed Uribe
A near Bible in our store, this huge 328 page book with 2 CDs is one of your more complete resources for
Cuban rhythms. Uribe demonstrates the traditional instruments and parts before applying it to drumset, so it's a
great resource even for hand drummers. Rhythms included are son, cha-cha, guajira, bolero, son-montuno, mambo,
rumba, danzon, charanga, songo, pilon, comparsa, mozambique, bata, joropa, and abakua. This will keep you
busy for awhile!
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"Conversations in Clave":
Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez
This is a great book for kit players. Recommended!
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"Traveling Through Time":
Featuring Giovanni Hidalgo and Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez
"Over 2 1/2 hours of 2 of the world's best drummers. It's jaw-dropping entertainment and
instructional, as they perform a number, and then break it down. This is THE DVD of 2004. Loaded with
technique, creativity, sick licks and a truck load of wisdom. If you like drums of any type, get
this DVD!"--BB Recommended.
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DVD: $ 39.95 |
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"Afro-Cuban Muy Caliente!":
By Sher Publishing
Featuring Rebeca Mauleon, Oscar Stagnaro, and Orestes Vilato. This is more about the entire Latin rhythm
section.
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BK/CD: $22.00 |
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"Supernatural Rhythm and Grooves":
By Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo
This DVD features Raul Rekow, Karl Perazzo, and Horacio "El Negro" on drums, as well as other greats. Patterns and
grooves from each of the songs are broken down into individual lessons and all songs are taught and played in their entirety. Specially
recorded groove vamps are included on the exclusive play-along accompanying CD.
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DVD: $39.95 |
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Riddim: Claves of African Origin
by Billy Martin
This NEW! book by Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin & Wood fame has a new book
that digs deep into the African-fed rhythm. The book documents many of the pathways that Billy, aka "illy B" has taken to
find his unique voice. The claves contained in the book open up rhythmic subdivisions, substitutions, and wide
vocabulary to draw upon. The non-traditional notation system takes a little getting used to, but will ultimately
free you from the awkward constraint of using western notation to interpret African Rhythm. 87 audio tracks.
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"Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums:
Funkifying the Clave"
By Lincoln Goines and Robby Ameen
This book and CD have become cult classics for all musicians struggling to unlock the clave.
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"A Master's Approach to Timbales":
By Changuito
112-pages of primary information from one of the great pioneers of our time. Packed with lots of notation and audio
examples, you'll be ready to join that Salsa group without having to fake it after all...
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BK/CD: $ 25.95 |
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"The Rhythmic Construction of a Salsa Tune":
Featuring Pablo "Chino" Nunez
Intros, montunos, choruses, when to groove and when to solo....this handy DVD provides a roadmap to help you
understand the structure behind the music.
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DVD: $ 12.99 |
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"Introduction to Brazilian Percussion":
Featuring Cassio Duarte
Great little DVD produced by LP. You'll discover the individual instruments such as Pandeiro, Tamborim, Surdo,
Timbal, and Repinique, as well as the basics of the Pagode, Baiao, and Batucada rhythms. Great tool for teachers,
band directors, and percussionists who want to know how to play all those toys. |
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DVD: $ 12.95 |
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"Drum Solos Revisited":
Hosted by: Ralph Irizarry
This DVD by LP features Ralph Irizarry and is perfect for any level percussionist. Contains 15 solos at all levels:
beginner, intermediate,
and advanced. Play along with each solo! |
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DVD: $ 19.95 |
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"Adventures in Rhythm: From Afrocuban to Rock":
By Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo
Santana
rhythm section covering the rhythms guajira, guaguanco, palo, cha cha, rumba
columbia, and afro-cuban 6/8. They address the mixing of rhythms, development
of solo ideas, and pack in great live concert footage. |
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DVD: $ 23.95 |
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