The Clave Matrix - Afro-Cuban Rhythm: Its Principles and African Origins (Book/2-CD set) - Softcover

David Peñalosa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1886502803 ISBN 13: 9781886502802

Publisher: Bembe Books, 2009

Synopsis

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)

Edition details

• Publisher: Bembe Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1886502803
• ISBN 13: 9781886502802
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 318