Conversations In Clave is the ultimate technical study of four-way independence based on Afro-Cuban rhythms. This detailed and methodical approach will develop four-limb coordination and expand your rhythmic vocabulary. Understanding the clave and the relationship between eighth-note and triplet rhythms will help you master the multiple and complex rhythms of Afro-Cuban styles. This rhythmic style dates back before the drum set was invented, but today one drummer has the ability to cover the sounds and language of the entire Afro-Cuban percussion section. By studying the exercises in this book, and most of all listening to the music, uou will enhance your playing in all styles as you gain facility and independence on the drum kit.

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Fundamential concepts of the clave The clave rhythm Rumba clave Combination phrasing Clave phrasing": Rhytmic analysis Clave phrasing exercises Achieving dexterity with the clave Technical exercises Rhytmic permutations with rumba clave Rumba clave with one note variations Creative exercises Melodic permutations with rumba clave Fundamental concepts of the cascara rhythm The cascara Achieving dexterity with the cascara rhtyhm Technical exercises Rhythmic permutations with the cascara Creative exercises Melodic permutations with the cascara rhythm Applications in improvisation Fundamental concept of afro-cban 6/8 6/8 clave Technical exercises Rhythmic permutations with the afro-cuban 6/8 clave Creative exercises Melodic permutations with the afro-cuban 6/8 clave Applications in improvisation Variations for 6/8 rhythms Advanced systems Technichal exercises Preparatory patterns and combinations Hand exercises over clave with foot Cascara independence exercise Bass drum patterns Hihat patterns Cascara variations System exercises Creative exercises Groove transriptions Introduction 6/8 grooves for drum set Guaguanco Mambo Conga and comparsas Cascara groove Macuta Cha cha cha Merengue Songo Mozambique Recorded grooves Mambo de la luna Sin saber porque Supplemental materials Left hand variations Left hand variations master sets Melodic exercises master sets Melodic exercises Selected discography