A Master Class in Latin Percussion Technique with Dafnis Prieto, Part 13: Recommending Listening for Understanding Cuban Rhythms
Drummer and professor of Percussion Dafnis Prieto continues his master class in Latin rhythms and percussion with listening suggestions for people who want to understand and master the rhythmic styles of Cuban music.
A Master Class in Latin Percussion Technique with Dafnis Prieto, Part 14: Closing Drum Solo
Drummer and professor of Percussion Dafnis Prieto wraps up his master class in Latin percussion styles with a tour-de-force drum solo that blends straight-ahead jazz with Latin flavors.
A Master Class in Latin Percussion Technique with Dafnis Prieto, Part 5: Playing Rumba Rhythms on the Drum Kit
Drummer and professor of Percussion Dafnis Prieto demonstrates how to blend the basic elements of the rumba together with more complicated cross-patterns to take advantage of the strengths of the drum kit, in this excerpt from his master class on Latin percussions and rhythms.
A Master Class in Latin Percussion Technique with Dafnis Prieto, Part 6: Elements of Cuban Music and the Mozambique
Drummer and professor of Percussion Dafnis Prieto demonstrates a basic rhythmic element of Cuban music
A Master Class in Latin Percussion Technique with Dafnis Prieto, Part 8: The Cha-cha-cha Explained
Drummer and professor of Percussion Dafnis Prieto breaks down the rhythmic patterns that constitute the cha-cha-cha in this excerpt from his master class on Latin percussions and rhythms.
A Master Class in Latin Percussion Technique with Dafnis Prieto, Part 9: Basic 6/8 Patterns
Drummer and professor of Percussion Dafnis Prieto continues his master class in Latin rhythms and percussion with a short showcase of basic 6/8 patterns used across all styles of Latin music.
A Master Class in Latin Percussion Technique with Dafnis Prieto, Part 10: Improving Stick Control and Hand Independence
Drummer and professor of Percussion Dafnis Prieto continues his master class in Latin rhythms and percussion with a response to an audience question about stick control and hand independence with Latin-themed practice suggestions geared toward improving your skills in these areas.
A Master Class in Latin Percussion Technique with Dafnis Prieto, Part 11: The Piano as Rhythm Instrument in Afro-Cuban Music
Drummer and professor of Percussion Dafnis Prieto continues his master class in Latin rhythms and percussion with a response to an audience question about the role of the piano in Afro-Cuban music, and how the tumbao pattern, played on a piano or a tres fits into the framework of the clave.
A Master Class in Latin Percussion Technique with Dafnis Prieto, Part 12: Latin Technique and Stylistic Range
Drummer and professor of Percussion Dafnis Prieto continues his master class in Latin rhythms and percussion with a response to an audience question about developing stylistic range
A Master Class in Latin Percussion Technique with Dafnis Prieto, Part 7: The Conga Rhythm in Cuba
Drummer and professor of Percussion Dafnis Prieto demonstrates the Cuban version of the conga, and responds to an audience question regarding his previous discussion of the Mozambique in this excerpt from his master class on Latin percussions and rhythms.
