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latin funkThe Latin Funk Connection is my new DVD. The DVD focuses on what I feel is the connection between funk and latin grooves.

  • DVD has four intensely musical chapters
  • PDF included of all the lessons and grooves.
  • DVD is 90 minutes in length.

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Practical ApplicationsPractical Applications was named to Modern Drummer magazine's
Top 25 Drum Books of All Time.

  • 156 pages
  • Two one hour CDs
  • Ten rhythms covered
  • Modern drum set applications
  • Fill and Solo Ideas

The focus of the books and video is how to make you a better drummer by using rhythms which have stood the test of time.

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Changuito bookThis book, written and produced with love and admiration, is primarily a teaching and learning tool. As such, you'll find most of the audio examples on the accompanying CD performed at slower than normal tempos. This has been done to make it easier to understand the complex interplay of hands, skins, and bells. There are many examples of "up to tempo" performances as well.

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The FunkmastersIn this unique rhythm section workbook, 23 James Brown classics have been transcribed, broken down into individual lessons, and meticulously recreated on two one-hour CDs. Featuring legendary grooves from the guitarists, bassists, and drummers who ignited the Godfather of Soul for over three decades (including Jabo Starks, Bernard Odum, Clyde Stubblefield, Bootsy Collins, Jimmy Nolen, Country Kellum, and more), this book will enlighten and challenge your soul.

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Practical Playalongs

Practical Playalongs was produced for those of you who want the experience of playing with authentic afro-caribean grooves.

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drumset-cuba

The first of its kind video of four phenomenal Cuban drummers. Produced as a VHS product, it is now available on DVD.

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A  short lesson on a real basic but nice samba groove.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A  nice pattern I learned from Changuito

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clyde Stubblefield's great groove from Give It Up or Turnita Loose (Simulated Live Version)

Go here for another lesson.