Authentic Songo on Set with Conga

Teacher: Enildo Rasua Length: 11 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Independence, Latin, Secrets From the Pros

Enildo shows an authentic Songo rhythm from his native land, Cuba, playing the basic pattern and adding conga.

Exploring Afro-Cuban Independence

Teacher: Eric Boudreault Length: 12 min Category: Independence, Latin, Musical Styles, Secrets From the Pros

Eric's approach will increase your independence and feel around the kit while staying true to the authentic Latin rhythms.

An Introduction Into Songo and Samba

Teacher: Adam Kuns Length: 28 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Latin, Live Rebroadcast

This is a lesson on Songo and Samba with DC Staff member Adam Kuns.

Adding Dynamics to Afro-Cuban Patterns

Teacher: Jimmy Branly Length: 9 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Dynamics, Latin, Secrets From the Pros

In this lesson, Jimmy Branly will discuss and show you how to properly apply dynamics and kit balance to your Afro-Cuban patterns and playing.

Learn the Cha-Cha, Songo and Afro-Cuban 6/8

Teacher: Jimmy Branly Length: 9 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Latin, Secrets From the Pros

In this lesson, Jimmy demonstrates the similarities and differences between these 3 Afro-Cuban styles.

Basic Songo Beat

Teacher: Adam Kuns Length: 8 min Category: Vocabulary

This is our first latin style of the series! The Songo groove is based on a linear pattern, but we will develop it beyond that pattern to give our playing a more organic sound.

Playing: Basic Songo Beat

Teacher: Adam Kuns Length: 8 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Vocabulary

This is our first latin style of the series! The Songo groove is based on a linear pattern, but we will develop it beyond that pattern to give our playing a more organic sound.