Get in the groove by playing traditional Afro-Cuban percussion parts on the drumset. Detailed lessons, interactive practice tools and loads of features.

Grooves
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. Curt breaks down each groove and demonstrates how it sounds in a band setting. The grooves are also presented using Curt's unique "Latin Feet/Jazz Feet" concept as a step toward learning the traditional "tumbao" bass patterns.

Want to pick and choose? Now available, the A La Carte Download Versions of these drumset lessons can be purchased individually - exclusively from Tapspace. Rather than buying the entire DVD and each lesson will be available to you for immediate download once your payment has cleared.

Performances
Get inside each song style with music by Curt's band "Soul Sauce". Gain valuable insight into how the grooves are used in the context of a performance. Or choose the alternate audio track to hear Curt's commentary on his technique along with advice for playing with other musicians.

Practice Tools
Come up to speed with extensive practice tools that include interactive play-along tracks for each groove and options for choosing which instruments to practice with. DVD-ROM features include printable PDF notation files of all the grooves, as well as looping audio files in Sony® Acid® and Apple® Garageband™ formats that facilitate tempo alterations without affecting the pitch of the instruments.

Feature Rich
Check out Curt's setup and pick up some choice tips for your kit in the interactive drumset feature. Learn the do’s and don't’s of playing with congas and timbales. Study basic clave concepts. Jump straight to what you're looking for quickly and easily with extensive menu access.

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Below you'll see an introduction to the DVD version of Curt Moore's "Afro Cuban Drumset - Grooves you can use" DVD.

Afro-Cuban DVD Reviews

Sonny Buxton KCSM FM, Jazz91, San Mateo, CA “Curt Moore has come up with the perfect solution for the Clave ‘dummy’ - Afro-Cuban Drumset: Grooves You Can Use. Believe it when I tell you: he explains it. Where were you when I needed you, Curt Moore? He not only explains, he shows you how to do it, and you can play along. The Clave is in place, and you discover why it is called the ‘key.’ Moore even sets up the drum kit for you, and gives detailed instruction in its use. The difference between you and thousands of drummers in the past is the head-start opportunity you have at your fingertips: Curt Moore's Afro-Cuban drumset DVD.” Murray Gusseck Cofounder & Arranger for Tapspace Publications “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 to 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!” James Campbell Professor of Percussion, University of Kentucky / Past-president PAS “"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.” Anthony J. Cirone Author and Former Percussion Department Head, Indiana University “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.” Joe Caploe Director of Percussion & Jazz Studies, University of Wisconsin - Platteville “This 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!” Glen Crosby Percussion Educator, Los Angeles, CA “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.” Frank Dorritie Grammy Award-winning producer for Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, and Art Blakey “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.” Add your review here Your name: * Your message: * Maximum review length is 2000 characters Type the characters you see in the picture. (If you do not see any picture here, please enable images in your web browser options and refresh this page): Get a different code Add review