i think i may have made this comment already but this is probably my all-time favourite drum video. opens up a world of insanely beautiful rhythms, so far from the usual rock stuff
So interesting. I’m into this incredibly interesting area of drumming, but often we see over complicated or unclear demonstrationsThis is not - it is clear & understandable
Zack, you have studied this subject very well. I am amazed that you performed 27 minutes of many rhythms without a camera brake, you recalled all of them immediately, very impressive. Thanks
Really nice video brotha. I'm actually picking up drums again after a one year hiatus and stumbled upon your video. Really impressed with your approach to teaching Afro Cuban rhythms. Being Cuban, i notice alot of other people try to teach these rhythms on youtube and it bothers me how incorrect even the most basic version of a songo or anything else is taught. I'm glad to see you took your time to know your stuff man. Keep on playing and thanks for the lesson.
Doug is a good friend of mine and a fine fine artist!!! Thank you brother for spreading the word! His book and teachings are amazing and in my humble opinion, a bible of latin drumming!!! Plus, Doug is an amazing individual!!
Doug our waters is what the transcript says and what it sounds like..... What's Doug's surname? What's the book called? I really would like to purchase the book.
Im a guitarist, not even good at drums at all but gosh, how i was so ignorant for all this time for thinking drum is just a time keeping instrument and oh boy how in for surprise i am when i discovered how vibrant and full of richness the world of drumming is...., it's a beautiful diverse world we live in
Best Latin lessons I've seen on youtube . A pass over Bolero,Dansonete or Son would really give a firm basis to the Cuban rhythms and flow nicely into the Afro-Cuban polys.
Sometimes it's hard to hear the bass drum. But you are a drum aficionado! Gifted. You must be sought after by bands for your drumming talent. It must be so satisfying to be able to do what you do.
Some people are just born to teach..... No "Kids TV" condescending fake enthusiasm.... just really simple well thought out explanations with demonstrations. As long as you have a basic grasp of Latin music, this is perfect. RESPECT! I will show my students this. Thanks man!
Man, you're fantastic. It's not only that you're a great drummer, as far as I can see, but you're a great teacher as well, in terms of putting things together with the right way and proper order for the others to understand and helo them get the whole picture right! Thanks a lot!
ever heard about the heel down technique? there are basically two different techniqually approaches with a few variations. the two approaches are heel down (mostly used for soft styles like jazz and latin) and the heel up (mostly used in rock, hard rock, funk...everything that requires more volume from the kick). so basically his heel is resting on the pedal that´s the reason you can´t see his leg movin.
After watching this video my goal is to transcribe that rhythms to understand what I don't know and then I'm going to study this book which you are recommending. This will be a lot of practice. Thank You! And greetings from Poland!
What a wonderful super clear explanation. You are a masterful teacher. Congratulations and thank you for making clear to me, for the first time the two branches of Latin music. Fantastic, David Cox, NYC
So that ‘s what i was playing all these years” the clave “ !! Hummm 😮. Never knew that .. i used that intro on my drums with the song “ Rock your Baby “ in 1975 playing with THE Drifters 😮!!!
I reckon the people who "disliked" this were the ones who listened only to his intro where he claims that the Afro Cuban style was used at "divorces" (02:05). Hilarious. He doesn't even crack a smile.
Man, you really know what you ar talking about. I just would like to add two things about the brazilian samba (living in Portugal as a pro musician/arranger/producer - with lots of Brazilian drummers/percussionists and Cuban drummers/percussionsists visiting and working): 1) the groove (balanço): the 16th notes are not played evenly but like this: play each fourth 16th note a little earlier and accent it. 2) when playing samba with the ride cymbal: feet are dead on top, hands improvise freely.
Very good stuff!!! Thank you! I've played congas in an ensemble and latin jazz band and always have a hard time separating afro-cuban and brazilian meter/style in my head. Thanx for clarifying! I am trying to pick up the stix on the kit and play these styles as well. I know the different rhythms played by each person i.e. timbales,cowbell,woodblock,ride,bongos and bass but seeing you put them together while counting really helped me. Awesome vid and yes i will check dougs book and those cymbals
I mean latin percussion instrument...Basa Nova was the most frustrating beat for me years back...Afro Cuban 2/3, or 3/2 vs Brazil Basa nova was a Amazing knowledge...thanks keep it up....hope u could teach it in implementing salsa dance....it's the reason I'm getting into Latin percussion
He plays heel down... it's the best technique to control the volume and hit of the beater. You can't slam your leg down in genres like latin and jazz drumming. Volume is essential.
@onlinedrummer I really like the explanations about the Afro Cuban and Brazilian styles, but "Latin drumming" is much more diverse than the styles described in this video. There is merengue, tango, huapango, norteñas, bachata, reggeaton, cumbia/durangense/lambada/punta, and many more regional variations that came about from indigenous, African, Asian, and European cultural mixes. And not to get me wrong-- I really like what's taught, but an updated video with more styles would be awesome for new drummers to learn from.
from what i can see, steve gadd is evidence that learning some latin stuff makes every style you play more interesting and original. i've seen him use it in jazz, funk, fusion, you name it he's got the old mozambique in there.
i think i may have made this comment already but this is probably my all-time favourite drum video. opens up a world of insanely beautiful rhythms, so far from the usual rock stuff
I love someone that can explain the fundamentals clearly and in order.
thank you very much
That crosstick sound with the wooden rim is sooo good!!!
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So interesting. I’m into this incredibly interesting area of drumming, but often we see over complicated or unclear demonstrationsThis is not - it is clear & understandable
Best Latin instructional video on UA-cam.
Agreed. Clear instruction and demonstration. Unlike so many videos, he wastes no time and gets right into it. Serious drum cred.
this is my favourite ever drum video. never could get too excited about fills, but i find almost every one of these grooves intoxicating.
One of the best drum lesson videos I've seen, dude's a great teacher and player.
Great teacher, impeccable performance, a master class right there..
Absolutely love this gold mine. I’ll probably spend the next one year practicing on this. Thank you very much! ❤
This is wonderful, Zack...not only great explanations, but I love the history behind the names and detail. Thank you.
Excellent, good teacher. I applied these techniques to my playing. Thank you!
In a youtube where most drum lessons are awkward, repeat similar material from other videos, and are overly edited, this lesson shines.
I believe I´ve found the most efficient Latin DrumClass.
harder than I thought ...I can´t do it with both hands yet
This video
Is so og and useful. Love this guy.
Zack, you have studied this subject very well. I am amazed that you performed 27 minutes of many rhythms without a camera brake, you recalled all of them immediately, very impressive. Thanks
Very well constructed lesson.
Your knowledge seems vast and you do a really great job explaining with clarity
Really nice video brotha. I'm actually picking up drums again after a one year hiatus and stumbled upon your video. Really impressed with your approach to teaching Afro Cuban rhythms. Being Cuban, i notice alot of other people try to teach these rhythms on youtube and it bothers me how incorrect even the most basic version of a songo or anything else is taught. I'm glad to see you took your time to know your stuff man. Keep on playing and thanks for the lesson.
Doug is a good friend of mine and a fine fine artist!!! Thank you brother for spreading the word! His book and teachings are amazing and in my humble opinion, a bible of latin drumming!!! Plus, Doug is an amazing individual!!
Doug our waters is what the transcript says and what it sounds like.....
What's Doug's surname?
What's the book called?
I really would like to purchase the book.
Im a guitarist, not even good at drums at all but gosh, how i was so ignorant for all this time for thinking drum is just a time keeping instrument and oh boy how in for surprise i am when i discovered how vibrant and full of richness the world of drumming is...., it's a beautiful diverse world we live in
Fantastic video!
immediately this goes to my favorites
Best Latin lessons I've seen on youtube . A pass over Bolero,Dansonete or Son would really give a firm basis to the Cuban rhythms and flow nicely into the Afro-Cuban polys.
How did it take 16years for me to discover this video?! Fantastic.
Great explanation, gone start studying this stuff in the morning with the coffee,thanks alot man
Sometimes it's hard to hear the bass drum. But you are a drum aficionado! Gifted. You must be sought after by bands for your drumming talent. It must be so satisfying to be able to do what you do.
this is one i come back to from time to time, this video is a gem. thank you
Some people are just born to teach..... No "Kids TV" condescending fake enthusiasm.... just really simple well thought out explanations with demonstrations. As long as you have a basic grasp of Latin music, this is perfect. RESPECT! I will show my students this. Thanks man!
Very enjoyable explanation of the different Latin beats. Thank you.
One of the best instructional videos I've seen. Great teacher. Thank you!
Man, you're fantastic. It's not only that you're a great drummer, as far as I can see, but you're a great teacher as well, in terms of putting things together with the right way and proper order for the others to understand and helo them get the whole picture right! Thanks a lot!
This is one of the most informative drumming videos on UA-cam. Well done, sir.
ever heard about the heel down technique? there are basically two different techniqually approaches with a few variations. the two approaches are heel down (mostly used for soft styles like jazz and latin) and the heel up (mostly used in rock, hard rock, funk...everything that requires more volume from the kick). so basically his heel is resting on the pedal that´s the reason you can´t see his leg movin.
You are correct sir! Anyone who dislikes this just doesn't get it and might want to check their ego!
After watching this video my goal is to transcribe that rhythms to understand what I don't know and then I'm going to study this book which you are recommending. This will be a lot of practice. Thank You! And greetings from Poland!
Fine work. One of the best drum instruction vids I've seen, both in terms of presentation and topic covered.
this is one of the bless Latin lesson I've come across and i love it. thank you very much for this
almost 8 years and never gets old
Fantastic history and clear explanations. Thanks Doug.
What a wonderful super clear explanation. You are a masterful teacher. Congratulations and thank you for making clear to me, for the first time the two branches of Latin music. Fantastic,
David Cox, NYC
So that ‘s what i was playing all these years” the clave “ !! Hummm 😮. Never knew that .. i used that intro on my drums with the song “ Rock your Baby “ in 1975 playing with THE Drifters 😮!!!
Excellent lesson - very well instucted and demonstrated with breif explanations of the history mixed in - definitely added to my favorites!
thank you, this it maybe the best video i have seen on basic latin drum styles. congratulations
I reckon the people who "disliked" this were the ones who listened only to his intro where he claims that the Afro Cuban style was used at "divorces" (02:05). Hilarious. He doesn't even crack a smile.
does anyone know what kind of drum set he has? fantastic vid btw
Ur saving my life with dis lesson my man, My trio's bandleader said 2 learn latin rhythms u played, God Bless u fam...
Stellar teaching and demonstrations
Rad. I'm stoked to work through these. Thank you very much.
+Johnny Bayles Right on! -Nate
Johnny Bayles I'm
Awesome. Hopefully this will help me with my school jazz audition.
Finally some real lessons on Latin drumming. You own expert village!!! Thank you for putting this up!!!
That’s a proper breakdown of pattern components and easily understood.!!
Good video. Quality info, clear delivery.
Excellent explanation and demonstration. The same holds true for Zack's video on brush playing which is also on UA-cam.
John Densmore of The Doors used the same Latin drum rhythm on the band’s song, “Break on Through.”
Man that was one of the best lessons I've had in a long time and I wasn't even physically there.
Great work here Zack! You are well spoken and you keep the video relevant. This is very useful information. You are an excellent drum instructor!
I'm only 12 minutes in and have already had an info overload. Now I'm just going to sit back and enjoy the drumming. Great playing and teaching :)
Man, you really know what you ar talking about. I just would like to add two things about the brazilian samba (living in Portugal as a pro musician/arranger/producer - with lots of Brazilian drummers/percussionists and Cuban drummers/percussionsists visiting and working): 1) the groove (balanço): the 16th notes are not played evenly but like this: play each fourth 16th note a little earlier and accent it. 2) when playing samba with the ride cymbal: feet are dead on top, hands improvise freely.
this lesson is so good i like to come back to it and learn new stuff, great teacher
Brilliant lesson. Cheers man!
The book he recommends is awesome. Very comprehensive
A lot of information there Zack. Thanks for sharing.
A brilliant comprehensive video. Superb.
that´s the difference between a masterclass and some youtube suckers. Nice one mate
Cool video. Doug Auwarter is my world music teacher. Great class and I didn't know he is a great musician and author.
Absolutely brilliant!Fantastic lesson.........you are an excellent teacher.Thanks so much!
Such a great resource to come back to
What a great explainer, beautifully explained. Thank you soo much‼️✌️🌻
Thank you for posting such a informative lesson. I feel I, finally have a chance at Latin drumming which has always scared me : )
Excellent tutorial! Thank you 🙏
Talks about all the different types grooves, very good.
Very good stuff!!! Thank you! I've played congas in an ensemble and latin jazz band and always have a hard time separating afro-cuban and brazilian meter/style in my head. Thanx for clarifying! I am trying to pick up the stix on the kit and play these styles as well. I know the different rhythms played by each person i.e. timbales,cowbell,woodblock,ride,bongos and bass but seeing you put them together while counting really helped me. Awesome vid and yes i will check dougs book and those cymbals
I mean latin percussion instrument...Basa Nova was the most frustrating beat for me years back...Afro Cuban 2/3, or 3/2 vs Brazil Basa nova was a Amazing knowledge...thanks keep it up....hope u could teach it in implementing salsa dance....it's the reason I'm getting into Latin percussion
Bravo ZACK !! belle prestation.
Hey, great feel at 20.40.
Great groove, man.
Thanks.
Amazing teacher and master percussionist!
Thank you!
@jumpthegun56 Yup, he plays heels down, not very common these days, but a few players still do it.
Wow! And i thought latin was a wast of time! ThIs just opened a new page in my drumming life awesome u rock Z!
7:50 yea just playing that sick ass groove like it's a walk to the kitchen
Great lesson. This guy really should have more vids.
totally awesome, non pretentious and very informative. wish you could hear more bass drum.
He plays heel down... it's the best technique to control the volume and hit of the beater. You can't slam your leg down in genres like latin and jazz drumming. Volume is essential.
thanks for sharing your wisdom zack.
very very nice sounding drum set
Awesome. You made a Cuban proud!
I'm a Rock Drummer and very interesting on Latin dDrumming. This Lesson a great !!
teaching!
Thank you,very useful and clear.
Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed!
I wish I could get the music sheet for these great lessons!
This is really a top masterclass, thanks a lot Zach!!
This is such a good lesson. Very informative! I can't wait to go learn this stuff!
Job well done on da latin rhythm tip fam, blessings 2 u my man, keep up da great work bro
Great explanation and drumming twice as much! You are awesome, man!
back here after 7 years, thanks again✊
@onlinedrummer I really like the explanations about the Afro Cuban and Brazilian styles, but "Latin drumming" is much more diverse than the styles described in this video. There is merengue, tango, huapango, norteñas, bachata, reggeaton, cumbia/durangense/lambada/punta, and many more regional variations that came about from indigenous, African, Asian, and European cultural mixes. And not to get me wrong-- I really like what's taught, but an updated video with more styles would be awesome for new drummers to learn from.
nice Zack :) great teaching
from what i can see, steve gadd is evidence that learning some latin stuff makes every style you play more interesting and original. i've seen him use it in jazz, funk, fusion, you name it he's got the old mozambique in there.
Too good. Thanks for sharing. Very detailed and well explained.
you are such a great teacher! Thank you!
super lesson of a great teacher. thanx
Great stuff very educational. Thank u