Phil Maturano: Afro Cuban Drumming for the Drumset
The recently remastered DVD (produced in conjunction with Meinl and Calato/Regal Tip and distributed by Hudson Limited) begins with a discussion of the evolution and adaptation of Afro-Cuban percussion instruments to the drumset.
Maturano shows how fundamental Mambo and Cha-Cha styles are played by the traditional Afro-Cuban rhythm section. Then, assisted by several percussionists, the drummer and former Musicians Institute (PIT) faculty member isolates each element of the ensemble; allowing viewers to see and hear the patterns played on the original instruments, including the claves, cascara, timbales, cowbell, congas, bongos and guiro.
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