127. Here we work on independence, one of the most interesting aspects of the drum kit. These exercises were influenced by those created by the drummer Kenny Arnoff. Watch out that the cymbal maintains one figure, the snare is in the 2-4, the hi-hat with crotc

In this video Ignacio Berroa shows different combinations to work with the pattern of “Cha-Cha-Chá” and the warning touch or call, denominated “Abanico” 1st Line Right hand plays Quarter Notes in Cowbell 2nd Line Left hand Plays Snare

Horacio shows you how to apply the Mambo pattern: right Hand plays Cáscara in cymbals, Left Hand orchestrates in Toms and Snare in addition to Hihat and Bass Drum.   Commentary: The Mambo, as the name itself says, is a rhythm born with the Mambo era, it

In this video Ignacio Berroa shows how to work in group a pattern of “Rock” and the application of the Rumba Clave (3/2) in the same one. In this case, with two great Spanish musicians: Max Suñer and Carlos Benavent. 1st line Right hand plays all

Rhythms of South America for Congas, from Colombia, “Cumbia” pattern. 1st Part – Left and Right Hand play the pattern in the Congas. Pattern in 4/4. 2nd Part – Variations on the same one.   Commentary: Cumbia, from Colombia, on the

This exercise consists of 6 parts, to be played with both hands (R-L or L-R) on the snare and combining this with the bass drum and HiHat. When not read in the exercise the HiHat is always on quarter notes. Bar 1 – Right hand and left hand read thirty-se

Here you have the first pattern of Son Montuno. It is based on eighth notes. Giovanni shows you the beats and how to apply them to this pattern.   Commentary: Now we are going to jump to Son Montuno. [From the beginings of 1940s through today it has been

Horacio explains how to understand and play the Clave in 2:3, with a very slow exercise so you can see the situation inside the bar.   Commentary: This Clave in particular, has also the peculiarity that it can start on the third beat, so it is what is cal

This exercise consists of 6 parts. Work with both hands (R-L or L-R) on the snare for the first four bars, then accenting with bass drum (BD) and cymbal (Cym) in the next four bars. The HiHat is always on quarter notes. Bar 1 – Right hand and left hand a

How to apply the Clave in 6/8 with an internal subdivision of Triplets? Horacio explains it in a very simple way.   Commentary: Afrocuban Music is the result of the mixture of the different percussion instruments as, frequently and as a result of the afri