"Afro-Cuban Drumset: Grooves you can Use"
Interactive practice tools, loads of features. DVD Available Now

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Celebrated drummer and educator Curt Moore with over 100 recordings to his credit, has amassed an impressive resume that lists collaborations with many leading jazz, pop and world music artists, including Francisco Aguabella, Pete Escovedo, Andy Narell, and Steve Turre. He is also leader of his his own critically acclaimed Latin Jazz group "Soul Sauce," and is on the faculty at the innovative Jazzschool in Berkeley, California. Moore is in demand nationally as a clinic instructor and festival adjudicator.

"Afro-Cuban Drumset: Grooves you can Use" featuring
Curt Moore is a new, highly interactive DVD from Lakeridge Productions. Cutting edge design and programming make this disc a unique learning experience. Get in the groove by playing traditional Afro-Cuban percussion parts on the drumset. Detailed lessons, interactive practice tools and loads of features.

"If ever there was a DVD that every set-drummer needed, "Afro-Cuban Drumset" is it. It's authentic and comprehensive, and will benefit both the student and the professional. Curt has done a great service for the Latin and jazz players."

Frank Dorritie
Grammy Award Winning Producer
for Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, Art Blakey

 

 

 

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Includes:

Grooves

Learn how to apply traditional Afro-Cuban percussion parts to the drumset with nearly 3 hours of instruction covering 99 grooves in Cha Cha, Mambo Son, Bolero, and Afro 6/8 song styles. Curt breaks down each groove and demonstrates how it sounds in a band setting. The grooves are also presented using Curt's unique "Latin Feet/Jazz Feet" concept as a step toward learning the traditional "tumbao" bass patterns.

Performances

Get inside each song style with music by Curt's band "Soul Sauce". Gain valuable insight into how the grooves are used in the context of a performance. Or choose the alternate audio track to hear Curt's commentary on his technique along with advice for playing with other musicians.

Practice Tools

Get inside each song style with music by Curt's band "Soul Sauce". Gain valuable insight into how the grooves are used in the context of a performance. Or choose the alternate audio track to hear Curt's commentary on his technique along with advice for playing with other musicians.

Loads of Features

Check out Curt's setup and pick up some choice tips for your kit in the interactive drumset feature. Learn the do's and don't's of playing with congas and timbales. Study basic clave concepts. Jump straight to what you're looking for quickly and easily with extensive menu access.