Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian Rhythms for the Drumset is a collective method book that explores the rich world of this fusion music that comes from the cultures of West-Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. These rhythms and styles have been taken from their original context and worked to fit onto the drum set.
This book contains a variety of styles and provide exercises and playing examples that teach you the essential elements of each. In addition to the straight exercises, each style includes a performance demo and drum-less track to play-along with in the online supplemental material.
Becoming comfortable on these non-traditional styles will enhance the versatility of any drummer, and provide a strong musical foundation for playing in countless genres.
Instrumentation: Drum Set
Difficulty: Medium - Advanced
Contributing Authors: Memo Acevedo, Kim Plainfield, Maciek Schejbal, Adrian Santos, Frank Katz, Chris Lacinak
