Ricardo Monzon: Basic Afro-Cuban Rhythms

....if you're getting this because you're a composer, you should be forwarned that there is no instruction on how to notate these rhythms. Of course, this isn't a problem for the clave where there is basically only one timbre, but for the congas and bongos where you're taught to use your palm for one sound, your thumb for another, when to use the high drum and when the low one, I'm left with no idea how to notate this. However, I would still recommend it to composers; I'm sure somewhere on the Internet we can find the proper notation.I'm still giving it five stars though because it *is* good and I realize I'm not the intended audience. If you're a percussionist interested in Afro-Cuban rhythms, this disc will be vrey worthwhile.

I previously bought Brad Dutz' DVD (at the suggestion of the guy who sold me my bongos) and found it to be worthless; geared towards children and with MINIMAL instructions; in contrast, on this DVD, Ricardo breaks it all down to basics on bongos, claves, congas, timbales and does it clearly and simply. This an excellent introduction to the rhythms and instruments that have captured my attention and excite me to play. I can't really imagine one being better. If you're starting out, like me, you can't go wrong with Ricardo's DVD.

This method I found to bee too technical. You can still learn some grooves, but..... it could be more for the average person rather than someone who specializes in reading diagrams. Not the best method if you are a beginning player.

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I had a very pad experience with another buyer about 2 weeks before ordering this DVD, so i was alittle aprehensive. Needless to say the DVD was delivered to me within a week and in excellent condition. This seller was spectacular. Thank you Carmen

I really expected a hell of a lot more from Berkley Schools. It appears that the Dean of the school must have made the percussion instructor agree to put out something, anything to make the school money. It is painfully obvious that the teacher is not interested in making a video. I'm sure he is a fine musician in his own right, but I would never want to be in his class. You know what they say, if you can't do, teach.Video is not worth the money.

Is ok it good be better

I enjoy watching and playing along with Ricardo Monzon. I believe this dvd is for medium to advance conga players but beginners and learn with this dvd.

クラーベの説明、それに合わせてのコンガ・ボンゴ・ティンバレス・ギロのベーシックな演奏方法の紹介の後、ドラムセットでそれらをまとめた演奏が紹介される。わかりやすく余分な情報が無いので、見ていてシンプルに楽しめた。そして何でもないようにフットクラーベ・コンガ・ベル類の同時演奏をする講師の実力に脱帽する。しかもそれをやっているのが純粋に一緒に楽器が鳴っているとどんな感じか説明するためというのがニクイ。エンディングでのフルートとコンガ・フットクラーベでのデュオも良かった。

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