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. This fully-loaded DVD features Curt Moore, whose credits include stints with Francisco Aguabella, Pete Escovedo, Andy Narell, and Steve Turre. Using his distinctive "Latin Feet/Jazz Feet" teaching method, Curt provides clear instruction with notated lessons, ensemble performances and extensive interactive practice tools. DVD-ROM features include printable notation files and practice tracks for use with Sony Acid and Apple Garageband.
Curt Moore's new DVD on Afro-Cuban rhythms for drumset is an outstanding addition to the growing library of instructional materials for this style of music. It fills an important niche for younger players both in terms of how the various styles are presented and the above average commentary Curt lends for virtually every clip of video. The tuning and setup tips are worth the price of the DVD alone. The production quality is fantastic and it also includes loops and pdf files of the grooves to completely max out the ways you can use a DVD as a learning tool. Bravo Curt!
-- Murray Gusseck, Cofounder and Arranger for Tapspace ProductionsFormer Player, Arranger, Composer, and Instructor for the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps
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, World Drum Corps Hall-of-Famer and Grammy Award-Winning Producer for Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, & Art Blakey
Curt Moore has produced an outstanding educational video for
students interested in applying Afro-Cuban rhythms to the drum set.
His approach is organized and very musical. Students will not only
learn the basics, but can actually listen to how these rhythms sound
when played by professional musicians.
-- Anthony Cirone, Author and Percussion Department Head, Indiana University
Afro-Cuban Drumset: Grooves You Can Use by Curt Moore is an
inspirational resource for drummers and educators. I have never seen
a clearer approach to teaching any music subject, ever! In addition
to video lessons on playing traditional percussion parts on the
drumset, the DVD also gives you many extras. There are charts to each
of the styles and their variations, and loop files for you to load in
Acid or Garageband that let you play along with the rhythm section in
real time and at any tempo. This DVD has all the bases covered and
then some. Curt Moore's new interactive DVD is a must for every
novice to intermediate drumset student. It belongs in every teacher's
library as well.
-- James Campbell, Prof. of Percussion, University of Kentucky / Past-president PAS
Grooves You Can Use is a must-have DVD for beginners, educators, and
professionals who are interested in learning how to play and teach
Afro-Cuban music on the drumset. Curt's Latin Feet/Jazz Feet concept
is very helpful for drummers who are new to Afro-Cuban drumming.
Another highlight is Curt's great band Soul Sauce. The production
values are top notch, as well as the playing. Curt's commentary
regarding what he's thinking about in setting things up and changing
textures provides great insight into this style of drumming. Curt
also demonstrates what to play or not play when playing drum set with
timbales and congas. This is very important in this style, I'm glad
that he covers it in this DVD!
-- Joe Caploe, Dir. of Percussion & Jazz Studies, University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Curt Moore is one of those rare people who is a great player, and a
great teacher. He's taken the time to get inside of these Afro-Cuban
grooves, and then figured out how to pass along the info in a way
that everyone can understand. Anyone who wants to get started
learning Afro-Cuban grooves will benefit from this DVD. High school
jazz band drummers in particular will find this useful; when a chart
gets put in front of them that says 'Latin', they'll have more tools
to decide what the appropriate groove is.
-- Glen Crosby, Percussion Educator, Los Angeles, CA
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