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  • New Orleans, Displaced, Linear And Ghost Note Funk - History And Development Drummers Guide
    New Orleans Funk pattern is the repetitive accent derived from the "3" side of a clave rhythm characteristics of a Second Line groove. In this article we will be discussing New Orleans Funk, Displaced, Linear, and Ghost Note Funk styles, their development and history.
  • Gospel Music And Funk Rock - History And Development Drummers Guide
    Gospel Music brings the tradition of Blues into the music of the African American Baptist Church. It took the name of "Gospel Music" in the early 20th century. In this article we will be discussing Funk Rock, And Gospel music styles, their development and history.
  • Dixieland Music Style - History And Development Drummers Guide
    Dixieland drumming is simpler style of playing than busy Second Line drumming. In addition, Dixieland has more of a traditional swing feel compared to the one of Second Line drumming. In this article we will be discussing Dixieland development and history.
  • Hip Hop And Rap - History And Development Drummers Guide Part Two
    Typically, Hip Hop music style consists of one or more rappers speaking autobiographic tales, in an intensely rhythmic lyrical form. In this article we will be discussing Hip Hop and Rap music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part two.
  • Hip Hop And Rap - History And Development Drummers Guide Part One
    Typically, Hip Hop music style consists of rappers speaking autobiographic tales, in an intensely rhythmic and melodic lyrical form. In this article we will be discussing Hip Hop and Rap music styles, their rhythmically, development and history - part one.
  • Bluegrass, Western Swing, And Country Two-Beat - History And Development Drummers Guide
    Growing out of the instrumentation of early 20th century string bands and the influence of Blues, Bluegrass received radio exposure in the 1930s. In this article we will be discussing Bluegrass, Western Swing, and Country Two-Beat styles, their development and history.
  • Country Music - History And Development Drummers Guide Part Two
    In the 1950s, Ray Price, with drummer Buddy Harman, developed the Country Shuffle. In the same decade, the heavier back beat influence of Rock n' Roll emerged. In this article we will be discussing Country music style, development and history - part two.
  • Calypso And Soca - History And Development Drummers Guide
    Caribbean music is a fusion of many different musical cultures, including South American, Cuban, African, North American, and even European, the compositions, rhythms, and instruments of Caribbean music, reflect a celebratory atmosphere.
  • Cajun And Zydeco - History And Development Drummers Guide
    The terms Cajun and Zydeco refer to two distinct styles, both stemming from French cultures in southern Louisiana. However, as current Cajun and Zydeco musicians often cover both genres, it's appropriate to include development and history of both styles in one article.
  • Batucada, Samba And Bossa Nova - History And Development Drummers Guide
    The word Batucada refers to the percussion rhythms of street Samba from carnival in Rio de Janeiro and is played solely on percussion instruments. In this article we will be discussing Batucada, Samba and Bossa Nova styles their development and history.
  • Brazilian And Samba - Styles, History And Development Drummers Guide
    By becoming familiar with the various grooves in this and other Afro Cuban articles, a drummer will be able to recognize and play appropriate rhythm in almost any Latin style. In this article we will be discussing Brazilian and Samba styles, their developments and history.
  • Blues - History And Development Drummers Guide Part One
    In the post civil war united states, a mixture of field hollers, spirituals, and dance music gave birth to the Blues. By the early 20th century, Blues had emerged as its own genre. In this article we will be discussing Blues development and history - part one.
  • Blues - History And Development Drummers Guide Part Two
    In United States Blues has evolved from an unaccompanied vocal music traditions of African American slaves into a wide variety of styles, sub genres, and regional variations. In this article we will be discussing Blues development and history - part two.
  • Cuban Conga, Cumbia and Pilon - History And Development Drummers Guide
    The Cuban Conga rhythms are performed in the "conga de comparsa", an ensembles similar to the Samba schools of Brazil, during the Cuban festivals. In this article we will be discussing Cuban Conga, Cumbia and Pilon styles their developments and history.
  • Danzon And Palito - History And Development Drummers Guide
    Danzon ("Great Dance" or "Grand Dance") first appeared in the latter part of the 19th century and is the cornerstone of almost all modern Cuban music. In this article we will be discussing Danzon and Palito musical styles, their development and history.
  • Pilon And Plena - History And Development Drummers Guide
    Pilon pioneered in the 1970s in the eastern part of Cuba, most notably by the group Los Bocucos. Its rhythm is influenced by the sound of workers pounding coffee beans. In this article we will be discussing Pilon and Plena styles their development and history.
  • Merengue, Beguine And Bolero - History And Development Drummers Guide
    Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic, officially promoted as such by the dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina. In this article we will be discussing Merengue, Beguine and Bolero musical styles, the development of rhythm, dance and history.
  • Songo - Bomba - History And Development Drummers Guide
    Just as Jazz from United States influenced the Mambo, Funk and Soul inspired the Songo, which combines Cuban rhythms with Funk, Rock, Jazz, and musical styles from the Caribbean and Brazil. In this article we will discuss the Songo and Bomba and their development.
  • Cha Cha - Mozambique - History And Development Drummers Guide
    Cha Cha is the North American term for the Afro Cuban Salsa dance known as the "Cha cha cha," which refers to the sound of the "3 note rhythm" in the dance step. In this article we will be discussing Cha Cha and Mozambique, styles their development and history.
  • Guaguanco - Mambo - History And Development Drummers Guide
    Guaguanco is the most popular form of Afro Cuban Rumba. Other Rumba styles are the Yambu and the Columbia. In this article we will be discussing Guaguanco and Mambo, instrumentation, improvisation along with musical voicing, development and the history.
  • Afro Cuban 6/8 - Cascara - History And Development Drummers Guide
    Cuban clave rhythms would emerge in Africa, in the Nigerian Yoruba tribe. Unlike the rumba clave, which is based on a duple feel, the Afro Cuban 6/8 rhythm is based on a triple feel. In this article we will be discussing the Afro Cuban 6/8 and Cascara styles.
  • World Beat - Soukous - Bikutsi - Jazz Styles History Drummers Guide
    World Beat is associated with various African styles including Juju, Afrobeat, Afropop, and Highlife. Learn about styIes originated in the early 20th century in Ghana and Nigeria along with the history and examples of Jazz styles like World Beat, Soukous and Bikutsi..
  • Double Basses Or Double Beater Pedals - Drum Hardware Discussion
    In this article we will be discussing double bass setups and setups with a single bass drum with a double bass drum pedals. While using a single bass drum with the double bass drum pedal may sound practical, it is certainly not recommended in all situations.
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