{"product_id":"afro-peruvian-percussion-ensemble","title":"Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Guide to Afro-Peruvian Percussion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn invaluable addition to the library of world percussion, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides us with a cultural overview and an instrumental masterclass on one of the most vibrant and rhythmically sophisticated traditions in the African diaspora. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially helpful is the emphasis on the accent placements within phrases that give the music its distinct flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing a historical overview of Afro-Peruvian music, the book guides us through the basic techniques and rhythms of traditional native percussion instruments including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecajon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecajita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equijada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe more familiar “extended family” of congas, bongos, and cowbell gets similar treatment. You’ll study the characteristic grooves of major Afro-Peruvian styles including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efestejo, landó, zamacueca, and panalivio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with detailed ensemble charts showing how bass, guitar, and percussion interlock to create the music’s unmistakable pulse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book also brings the tradition into contemporary settings with extensive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrum set adaptations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, both with and without additional percussion instruments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for any level of musician, from beginners to advanced percussionists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Instructional DVD Download Included (85 Minutes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the DVD, a superb group of authoritative musicians (including Morales) demonstrate the key rhythms and styles. Each instrument is played alone and in an ensemble. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's in these delightful group segments where everyone's obviously having a ball, that the special sound and breadth of Afro-Peruvian music truly shines through. Illuminating and joyful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DVD contains beautifully filmed instruction on each percussion instrument as well as the drum set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, the DVD includes a song from each of the styles described in the book, performed by Hector Morales, Peruvian Grammy award winner Oscar Stagnaro, former “Peru Negro” musicians — Mariela Valencia, Marcos Napa, Hector Ferreira and Jhair Sala and also Eric Kurimski and Paulo Stagnaro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 100 pages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Peruvian_Percussion_Ensemble_-_Cowbell_Patterns.pdf?v=1781638086\" title=\"Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCowbell Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Peruvian_Percussion_Ensemble_-_Drum_Set_Lando_Patterns.pdf?v=1781638086\" title=\"Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrum Set Lando Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The most extensive book on Peruvian percussion to date. This book\/DVD package is a gold mine of information on Peruvian music and percussion.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Mark Walker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (drummer with Oregon and Paquito D'Rivera, author, and Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hector has found a perfect methodological language where any musician in the world can learn Afro-Peruvian rhythms.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Juan Medrano Cotito \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Recording artist and educator Hector Morales has contributed a rich and concise new look at an undercovered topic. Illuminating and joyful.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Modern Drummer Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHector Morales is a Peruvian drummer and educator specializing in Afro-Peruvian, Latin, and Urban Percussion. He's received the \"Artist Of The Year\" award from Young Audiences NJEP and currently teaches at William Paterson University. He leads \"The Afro-Peruvian Ensemble\" and has performed on international stages, from Lincoln Center to South America.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c!-- End Youtube Video --\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44207541551295,"sku":"185","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-afro-peruvian-percussion-ensemble-by-hector-morales.jpg?v=1774643994","url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/products\/afro-peruvian-percussion-ensemble","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}