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Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Bass
Learn Afro-Cuban rhythms for bass.
Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Bass
Learn Afro-Cuban rhythms for bass.
Description
Irio goes over how to play Afro-Cuban rhythms on the bass.
Objectives
- Learn different afro-cuban styles such as merengue, son & tumbao, mambo, bolero, and cha cha.
- Learn how to play together with the clave and percussion section.
- Learn how to incorporate Afro-Cuban styles in other genres.
- Learn how to perfect your bass tone and muting technique.
Lesson Plan
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1
Introduction/Cha Cha Chá
In this step, Irio gives a quick rundown on the story of Afro-Cuban music, the clave patterns and how to achieve a good bass tone for the style. -
2
Cha Cha Chá & Bolero
In this step Irio expands even more on the Cha Cha basslines and introduces another slower type of Afro Cuban music: The Bolero -
3
Mambo
In this step Irio introduces the Mambo, as well as its variations. -
4
Son & Tumbao
In this step Irio introduces the Son and the importance of playing the Tumbao anticipating chords, as well as Tumbao with extended chords. -
5
Rhythmic Combinations
In this step Irio shows how to combine Cha Cha over Mambo and vice-versa and as well how to incorporate these styles on non Afro Cuban styles of music. Also Irio introduces the Merengue and its variations such as the Pambiche.
Category
Collective Library