Conversations In Clave
Hernandez Horacio

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.

Spis treści:
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