Mel Bay Art of Bongo Drumming

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Starring: Trevor Solloum
Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Type: DVD
Directed By: Trevor Salloum
Studio: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Release Date: 2006-09-01
This DVD is packed with informative chapters on history, selection, positioning, strokes, practice tips/exercises, clave, martillo, repiques/fills, bongo bell, soloing, and much more. The diverse rhythms explored on this DVD include martillo, bolero, jazz, rock, odd-time signatures, samba, and bossa nova. If that is not enough, a rare and special feature is highlighted footage and commentary of a bongo performance by the great Armando Peraza (Santana, George Shearing, Cal Tjader). Suitable for all levels, this DVD is sure to be a valuable addition to your percussion library.

Must have with the "Bongo Book"
If you're trying to self teach, and know little of percussion as I do, this is a "Must have" with "The Bongo Book". Some of the explanations in the book just weren't getting into my brain. This cleared it up quickly.