Book Three: MBalax (M'Baa Lock) (NEW BOOK!)
Book 3 takes contemporary African Drum set playing to a new level of complexity and beauty with Senegambian rhythms inspired by Sabar drums, wrestlers, and the Islamic Wolof language. Mbalax was popularized worldwide most notably by Yousou N''dour and his band Super Etoile de Dakar. This book contains examples in 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures as well as how to merge the two time signatures. Also the unison percussion arrangements called Bak(s) (Bawk) are featured. The two audio CD's that come with the book feature a live Senegalese percussionist playing with the author on many of the examples. The audio also contain a play-along section with the Senegalese percussionist without the drum set so that the student practicing the material can play with authentic percussion to better feel the exercises in the proper context.

Includes 2 Audio CDs

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These unique books are the first study of the wonderful
rhythms of Africa as played on the drumset.

Book Two: Bikutsi (Bic ööt sëë)
will challenge even the most advanced drummers with these 6/8 Bikutsi war rhythms from Cameroon. The modern Bikutsi style of music was popularized by African bands such as Les Têtes Brulées and was brought to the west by Paul Simon. This book is a must for any drummer wishing to master their 6/8 feel.

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Both books challenge the intermediate to professional drummer and contain important historical information. Also available are audio cassettes (upcoming Book Three will have a CD) in which the author demonstrates each exercise to enhance learning.

Book One: Soukous (Söö cöös),
explores the complex rhythms of this guitar- based dance music from the Congo. Soukous uses a blend of Traditional African and Salsa rhythms. This style of music was popularized by African musicians such as Papa Wemba, Tabu Ley, and Pepe Kalle.

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