Learn to play Rumba with Afro-Cuban flavor! In this book, beginners learn basic timing, syncopation, and improvisation. Intermediate to advanced drummers learn to throw down some of the funkiest Afro-Cuban Licks on their favorite drum, whether it is a Conga, Bongo, Timbales, Traps, etc... The revolutionary self-teaching method in this book brings together two different learning approaches for Afro-Cuban drumming. The first approach is to learn by way of reading written notation; the second is to learn solely by listening and feeling. The method simultaneously incorporates the various senses in teaching different improvisation patterns. This approach helps to ingrain the learning process at a deeper psychological level. Each expression can be played with the bass drum downbeats provided on the companion online audio. This helpful learning aid will ensure proper pulse and timing. After mastering each expression with the bass drum playing downbeats, the Guaguanco rhythm is introduced to further the learning process. Includes access to online audio.

INTRODUCTION
Cliff's Afro-Cuban Drumming Method
Who will find this Book Useful
Audio Recording List
The four Types of Supporting Tracks
Practice Suggestions
What You will Find in this Book

SECTION 1: Timekeeping Lines Concept
Overview
Timekeeping Lines
Horizontal Downbeat Diagram
Spacing Between the Downbeat Lines
The Time Keeping and Click Track Exercise
The Downbeat Bass Drum Exercise
The 8 Symbols You Need to Know
The Underlined Symbols
What do the Timekeeping Lines Tell You to Do

SECTION 2: Timing and Hand Clap Exercises
Overview
Instructions for the Timing and Hand Clap Exercises
Timing and Hand Clap Exercises

SECTION 3: Hand Coordination and Reading Exercises
Overview
Creating the Vertical Downbeat Diagram
The Vertical Downbeat Diagram
The Vertical Timekeeping Lines
Instructions for the Hand Coordination and Reading Exercise
Hand Coordination and Reading Exercises 1-28 (Right Hand Lead)
Hand Coordination and Reading Exercises 1-28 (Left Hand Lead)

SECTION 4: Quinto Ride Patterns
Overview
What is the Quinto Ride?
What do the Vertical Timekeeping Lines Tell You to Do
Instructions for the Quinto Ride Patterns with Downbeat Exercises
Quinto Ride Patterns 1-14 (Right Hand Lead)
The Longer Vertical Downbeat Diagram
Quinto Ride Patterns 15-35 (Right Hand Lead)
Quinto Ride Patterns 1-35 (Left Hand Lead)
The Ride Flow Exercise-Developing your Ride Flow
Instructions for the Ride Flow Exercise
The Ride Flow Exercises (Right Hand Lead)
The Ride Flow Exercises (Left Hand Lead)

SECTION 5: QUINTO PHRASES
Overview
Instructions for the Quinto Phrases Exercises
Quinto Phrases Exercises 1-12 (Right Hand Lead)
Quinto Phrases Exercises 1-12 (Left Hand Lead)
Explanation of the Ride and Phrase Flow Exercises
Instruction for the Ride and Phrase Flow Exercises
The Ride and Phrase Flow Exercises (Right Hand Lead)
The Ride and Phrase Flow Exercises (Left Hand Lead)

SECTION 6: Quinto Solo
Overview
Instructions for the Quinto Solo
The Quinto Solo

Appendix A: What is Guaguanco?
Appendix B: Glossory
The End
About the Author