Introduction to Afro-Cuban Rhythms (Included with Essential)

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Jason Gianni goes over the different types of Afro-Cuban rhythms and the various percussion instruments used.

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Cha-Cha #1
Jason gives a quick rundown on the history of Afro Cuban Rhythms as well as the most common instruments used and how they were moved to the drum kit.

History of Afro-Cuban Percussion

07:51
Congas

07:02
Timbales

07:15
Güiro and Bongos

06:21

Cha-Cha #2
Jason explains the Cha-Cha pattern and how to play it in the drum set with its respective fills and transitions.

Mambo #1
Jason shows how to play the Mambo rhythm in Timbales, Congas and Bells, also explains the important Cascara pattern played on the timbales.

Mambo #2
Jason shows how to apply the Mambo patterns that were played in Timbales and Congas in previous videos to the Drum set

Cha-Cha and Mambo Combined
Jason shows how to combine the Cha-Cha and Mambo patterns, and also some fills and transitions that will let us go from Cha-Cha to Mambo or from Mambo to Cha-Cha

Introduction to Afro-Cuban Rhythms (Included with Essential)

About Course

This content is for Essential, Pro Path Premium, All-Access Membership Subscription, and Pro Path Basic members only.

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Cha-Cha #1
Jason gives a quick rundown on the history of Afro Cuban Rhythms as well as the most common instruments used and how they were moved to the drum kit.

History of Afro-Cuban Percussion

Congas

Timbales

Güiro and Bongos

Cha-Cha #2
Jason explains the Cha-Cha pattern and how to play it in the drum set with its respective fills and transitions.

Cha-Cha Drum Set Pattern #1

Cha-Cha Drum Set Pattern #2 and #3

Improvisation and Fills on Cha-Cha Drum Set

Putting It All Together

Mambo #1
Jason shows how to play the Mambo rhythm in Timbales, Congas and Bells, also explains the important Cascara pattern played on the timbales.

Mambo Congas

The Cascara

Mambo Timbales

Bells/Bongo Bells

Mambo #2
Jason shows how to apply the Mambo patterns that were played in Timbales and Congas in previous videos to the Drum set

Cascara Pattern for Drum Set

Mambo on Drum Set

The Cascara/Mambo Pattern

The Bongo/Mambo Pattern

Cha-Cha and Mambo Combined
Jason shows how to combine the Cha-Cha and Mambo patterns, and also some fills and transitions that will let us go from Cha-Cha to Mambo or from Mambo to Cha-Cha

Cha-Cha to Mambo Combination (Congas and Timbales)

Cha-Cha to Mambo on Drum Set Patterns

Cha-Cha to Mambo on Drum Set Fills

Putting It All Together

About Course

This content is for Essential, Pro Path Premium, All-Access Membership Subscription, and Pro Path Basic members only.

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Cha-Cha #1 Jason gives a quick rundown on the history of Afro Cuban Rhythms as well as the most common instruments used and how they were moved to the drum kit.

History of Afro-Cuban Percussion

Congas

Timbales

Güiro and Bongos

Cha-Cha #2 Jason explains the Cha-Cha pattern and how to play it in the drum set with its respective fills and transitions.

Cha-Cha Drum Set Pattern #1

Cha-Cha Drum Set Pattern #2 and #3

Improvisation and Fills on Cha-Cha Drum Set

Putting It All Together

Mambo #1 Jason shows how to play the Mambo rhythm in Timbales, Congas and Bells, also explains the important Cascara pattern played on the timbales.

Mambo Congas

The Cascara

Mambo Timbales

Bells/Bongo Bells

Mambo #2 Jason shows how to apply the Mambo patterns that were played in Timbales and Congas in previous videos to the Drum set

Cascara Pattern for Drum Set

Mambo on Drum Set

The Cascara/Mambo Pattern

The Bongo/Mambo Pattern

Cha-Cha and Mambo Combined Jason shows how to combine the Cha-Cha and Mambo patterns, and also some fills and transitions that will let us go from Cha-Cha to Mambo or from Mambo to Cha-Cha

Cha-Cha to Mambo Combination (Congas and Timbales)

Cha-Cha to Mambo on Drum Set Patterns

Cha-Cha to Mambo on Drum Set Fills

Putting It All Together

Cha-Cha #1
Jason gives a quick rundown on the history of Afro Cuban Rhythms as well as the most common instruments used and how they were moved to the drum kit.

Cha-Cha #2
Jason explains the Cha-Cha pattern and how to play it in the drum set with its respective fills and transitions.

Mambo #1
Jason shows how to play the Mambo rhythm in Timbales, Congas and Bells, also explains the important Cascara pattern played on the timbales.

Mambo #2
Jason shows how to apply the Mambo patterns that were played in Timbales and Congas in previous videos to the Drum set

Cha-Cha and Mambo Combined
Jason shows how to combine the Cha-Cha and Mambo patterns, and also some fills and transitions that will let us go from Cha-Cha to Mambo or from Mambo to Cha-Cha