Richie Gajate-Garcia's extensive professional playing and teaching experience gives a uniquely diverse approach to learning this expressive instrument. This DVD package includes practice lessons and a companion book for practice away from the TV. In...

Master percussionist Richie Gajate-Garcia builds upon the basic concepts of Latin rhythm studied in the DVD Close-Up on Congas. Richie begins by showing essential patterns used in playing bongo, timbales, maracas, guiro, and cowbell, while...

From Afro-Cuban to Rock demonstrates the implementation of the rhythms of Cuba into non-traditional settings. This DVD showcases the Santana rhythm section, starring Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo on congas, timbales, and other percussion instruments....

Alfred's Drum Method, Books 1 and 2 are the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 1 contains 80 pages of sequential instruction covering rudimental studies, roll studies,...

Alfred's Drum Method, Books 1 and 2 are the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 1 contains 80 pages of excellent sequential instruction covering rudimental studies,...

Wilson "Chembo" Corniel teaches how to assemble three types of conga stands, how to tune the congas, what pitch is appropriate for each size of conga, the four basic hits (open, closed, slap, and muff), special accents and sounds, and more. You will...

This fun, exciting and comprehensive DVD shows drummers of all levels how to join in the passion and spirit of individual and community drumming. Part 1 features basic and intermediate level instruction on congas and other hand percussion, as well...

Discover the history, playing techniques, and tuning of the Pandeiro, Tamborim, Surdo, Timbal, Repinique, and many other Brazilian percussion instruments. Learn the basics and intricacies of the Pagode, Baião, and Batacuda rhythms and how the...

Learn how to construct the rhythm section of a song utilizing the most popular Latin percussion instruments. "Chino" Nuñez will teach you how to play the basic rhythms of cha cha cha, son montuno, guaracha, and Latin rock on congas, bongos,...

This new DVD, from acclaimed timbalero Pablo "Chino" Nuñez, is the follow up to his popular and informative DVD The Rhythmic Construction of a Salsa Tune: Volume 1. This time, Chino and special guests George Delgado and Jorge Gonzalez move past the...

First call studio and touring musician Bashiri Johnson gives the how-to when it comes to adding percussion to dance, pop, R&B, and hip-hop tunes. Drawing upon his many years of laying down tracks with Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Anita Baker, and The...

Geared for the serious recording percussionist, this DVD gives a first-hand glimpse at the recording process of one of the most sought-after studio percussionists in the world. Luis Conté demonstrates the recording of basic tracks and the overlaying...