The Clave Matrix - Afro-Cuban Rhythm: Its Principles and African Origins (Book/2-CD set) available on March 25 2016 from Amazon for 45.00
ISBN bar code 9781886502802 ξ1 registered March 25 2016
Product category is Book
Manufacturered by Bembe Books
Product weight is 2.25 lbs.
At last, the definitive book on clave - the rhythmic foundation of Latin music! Whether you are a beginning student, a performing musician, or a music teacher, The Clave Matrix will unlock the rhythmic secrets of this irresistible music for you. The Clave Matrix is 318 pages, has extensive exercises, music examples written in both standard and box notation and two accompanying CDs.'An incredible work of art' - Walfredo de los Reyes Sr.'The Clave Matrix is extremely well written, very informative and utterly thorough. Besides the main body of the text, the Notes chapter, references, discographies, websites, etc., in the back of the book are fantastic! It's an excellent piece of work!' - Michael Spiro (author: The Conga Drummer's Guidebook)'I highly recommend David's common sense method to this much underdeveloped area of Cuban music. This is THE standard of the genre.' - Conor Guilfoyle (author: Odd Meter Clave, Rhythmic Reading)'If you have been waiting for a text that breaks down the concept of clave and its related complexities to a level of practical and useable detail, this is your book.' - Dr. Eugene D. Novotney, Professor of Music, Humboldt State University'Everyone knows that Latin music is based on clave, but what is clave itself based on? The answer - a revelation to me, is one of many to be found in this meticulous study of Afro-Cuban rhythms.' - Kevin More (author: The Tomas Cruz Conga Method Vols. 1-3, Beyond Salsa Piano, The Cuban Timba Piano Revolution)
Boogalu Productions"As long as I can remember, musicians at various levels have argued about or been confused by "the clave" and its role in Latin music generally and Afro-Cuban music specifically. I've listened to, collected, studied, and played this type of music for over fifty years and I'm still surprised whenever a new revelation comes upon me, revealing my understanding to be misguided, incomplete, or simply wrong. Being misguided is likely when navigating th..
