Phil Maturano

Afro Cuban Drumming

This DVD is designed to give the drumset player a bird's eye view of the Afro Cuban drumming experience. If you've always wanted to get into Latin styles, this is your chance! Using two of the most popular styles of Afro-Cuban music, players of every level can learn from the very beginning. Start out by seeing and hearing the patterns played on the original instruments then learn how to adapt everything to the drumset. There are close-ups and detailed explanations. It also includes asection on how to apply these patterns in a rhythm section. By adding one percussionist at a time, you see and hear the function of the drumset in Afro Cuban music! 131 minutes.