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Latin Drumming Essentials

Clave, cascara, songo, samba and bossa on the drum set.

Levels
L4–L9
Instructor
Tommy
Includes
play-alongs
5 lessons1h 24mPDF per lesson

5 lessons

What you'll play.

  1. 01

    Clave: Son & Rumba

    The key to everything Afro-Cuban.

    Level
    L4
    Duration
    14 min
    Tempo range
    80–140 BPM
    Tags
    latin
    clave
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  2. 02

    Cascara & Mambo Bell

    The cymbal patterns of salsa.

    Level
    L5
    Duration
    18 min
    Tempo range
    90–140 BPM
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  3. 03

    Songo

    Changuito's revolution on the drum set.

    Level
    L7
    Duration
    18 min
    Tempo range
    90–130 BPM
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  4. 04

    Bossa Nova & Samba

    Brazilian feel on the kit.

    Level
    L5
    Duration
    18 min
    Tempo range
    80–130 BPM
    Tags
    brazil
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  5. 05

    Afro-Cuban 6/8

    The bembé bell pattern and its groove.

    Level
    L8
    Duration
    16 min
    Tempo range
    80–130 BPM
    Time signature
    6/8
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