Modern Rhythms On Bongos-Playing Bongos is a fascination dialogue between man and woman: Macho and Hembra - the two drums with this unforgettable sound. With its roots in the Cuban Son- and Salsa-music playing the Bongos has had a bigglobal break through with the artistic performances of Bongo maestros such as Armando Peraza with Santana. With this DVD Hakim Ludin gives a clear insight into playing the Bongos with valuable information about basicrhythms and exercises complex patterns finger techniques movements and soloing. Modern rhythms on Bongos is presented by one of the most fascinating and progressive percussionists of nowadays and a must have forPercussionists.

Learning bongos was meant to be this easy! This unique two-part DVD was designed to offer the beginning hand drummer a fun and creative approach to start playing immediately. In Part 1 expert percussionist Brad Dutz covers how to develop a good sense of the beat how to produce tones and how to play a rhythm. Part 2 presents in-depth instructions on the proper techniques for producing a variety of tones and sounds. In addition to presenting exercises to develop strong technique this DVD also exposes you to various authentic rhythmic patterns from a diversity of world cultures. Brad Dutz was born in Decatur Illinois and has played music all ofhis life. In 1981 after graduating from North Texas University he moved to Los Angeles and began studying with Luis Conte who to this day is a strong influence both as a teacher and a friend. Brad Dutz has performed with such notables as Alanis Morrissette (Alanis Unplugged) LeAnn Rimes (Twisted Angel) the Ocena's 11 soundtrack Lee Ann Womack (Something Worth Leaving Behind) and David Benoit (Fuzzy Logic). INCLUDES: Basic Rhythms Various drum tones and sounds Proper technique for playing Authentic World rhythm patterns and cultures Cutting-edge DVD special feature sets

A complete study: Contains illustrations showing the current method of playing the Bongo drums and all Latin rhythm.

This book and accompanying audio are a perfect introduction to the Bongo Drum. The book includes lessons on music notation posture positioning tuning and hand strokes. There are also many exercises examples of Latinrhythms and even some history of the instrument. Written by best-selling Mel Bay author Trevor Salloum this method is all you need to start playing the Bongo Drum today! Includes access to online audio.

This DVD is packed with informative chapters on history selection positioning strokes practice tips/exercises clave martillo repiques/fills bongo bell soloing and much more. The diverse rhythms explored on this DVDinclude martillo bolero jazz rock odd-time signatures samba and bossa nova. If that is not enough a rare and special feature is highlighted footage and commentary of a bongo performance by the great Armando Peraza (Santana George Shearing Cal Tjader). Suitable for all levels this DVD is sure to be a valuable addition to your percussion library.

Media : DVD Author : by Trevor Salloum Level : Multiple Levels Date published : 9/1/2006 Style : Latin American Type : Methods Description : This DVD is packed with informative chapters on history, selection, positioning, strokes, practice tips/exercises, clave, martillo, repiques/fills, bongo bell, soloing, and much more. The diverse rhythms explored on this DVD include martillo, bolero, jazz, rock, odd-time signatures, samba, and bossa nova. If that is not enough, a rare and special feature is highlighted footage and commentary of a bongo performance by the great Armando Peraza (Santana, George Shearing, Cal Tjader). Suitable for all levels, this DVD is sure to be a valuable addition to your percussion library.