Latin Drumming - by Zack Albetta

[@nostalgiacreep]

i think i may have made this comment already but this is probably my all-time favourite drum video. opens up a world of insanely beautiful rhythms, so far from the usual rock stuff

[@campocat]

I love someone that can explain the fundamentals clearly and in order. thank you very much

[@jeffreywegener8841]

So interesting. I’m into this incredibly interesting area of drumming, but often we see over complicated or unclear demonstrationsThis is not - it is clear & understandable

[@robertreedy414]

That crosstick sound with the wooden rim is sooo good!!! !

[@TheBlack850r]

Best Latin instructional video on KZbin.

[@pfkmsandiego]

what a gem. and incredibly impressive how he's able to talk about the grooves so effortlessly AND then play the examples without messing up- both alone r incredible. amazing. thank you!

[@Graveoffeces666]

One of the best drum lesson videos I've seen, dude's a great teacher and player.

[@joevigil4508]

Agreed. Clear instruction and demonstration. Unlike so many videos, he wastes no time and gets right into it. Serious drum cred.

[@gonzalosuarez5842]

Great teacher, impeccable performance, a master class right there..

[@nostalgiacreep]

this is my favourite ever drum video. never could get too excited about fills, but i find almost every one of these grooves intoxicating.

[@nameunknown007]

Absolutely love this gold mine. I’ll probably spend the next one year practicing on this. Thank you very much! ❤

[@johndugan7577]

Excellent, good teacher. I applied these techniques to my playing. Thank you!

[@dammpeggy7139]

This video Is so og and useful. Love this guy.

[@jdexperiment]

This is wonderful, Zack...not only great explanations, but I love the history behind the names and detail. Thank you.

[@toejamandearl]

In a youtube where most drum lessons are awkward, repeat similar material from other videos, and are overly edited, this lesson shines.

[@cubiche88]

Really nice video brotha. I'm actually picking up drums again after a one year hiatus and stumbled upon your video. Really impressed with your approach to teaching Afro Cuban rhythms. Being Cuban, i notice alot of other people try to teach these rhythms on youtube and it bothers me how incorrect even the most basic version of a songo or anything else is taught. I'm glad to see you took your time to know your stuff man. Keep on playing and thanks for the lesson.

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

Zack, you have studied this subject very well. I am amazed that you performed 27 minutes of many rhythms without a camera brake, you recalled all of them immediately, very impressive. Thanks

[@robchang22]

immediately this goes to my favorites

[@glendrummer01]

Doug is a good friend of mine and a fine fine artist!!! Thank you brother for spreading the word! His book and teachings are amazing and in my humble opinion, a bible of latin drumming!!! Plus, Doug is an amazing individual!!

[@stuarthenderson2627]

Doug our waters is what the transcript says and what it sounds like..... What's Doug's surname? What's the book called? I really would like to purchase the book.

[@mickavellian]

Best Latin lessons I've seen on youtube . A pass over Bolero,Dansonete or Son would really give a firm basis to the Cuban rhythms and flow nicely into the Afro-Cuban polys.

[@murphyjanssen2870]

Very well constructed lesson. Your knowledge seems vast and you do a really great job explaining with clarity

[@davidhazlett5809]

Fantastic video!

[@victorescobedo4283]

One of the best instructional videos I've seen. Great teacher. Thank you!

[@vasilismouskouris]

Man, you're fantastic. It's not only that you're a great drummer, as far as I can see, but you're a great teacher as well, in terms of putting things together with the right way and proper order for the others to understand and helo them get the whole picture right! Thanks a lot!

[@bluequayroomspauline2215]

Great explanation, gone start studying this stuff in the morning with the coffee,thanks alot man

[@njnyhc]

Finally some real lessons on Latin drumming. You own expert village!!! Thank you for putting this up!!!

[@29dave]

This is one of the most informative drumming videos on KZbin. Well done, sir.

[@tstroh465]

Sometimes it's hard to hear the bass drum. But you are a drum aficionado! Gifted. You must be sought after by bands for your drumming talent. It must be so satisfying to be able to do what you do.

[@JStolarski]

Very enjoyable explanation of the different Latin beats. Thank you.

[@SomersetDrumLessons]

I'm only 12 minutes in and have already had an info overload. Now I'm just going to sit back and enjoy the drumming. Great playing and teaching :)

[@rador7]

Fine work. One of the best drum instruction vids I've seen, both in terms of presentation and topic covered.

[@spencert4840]

this is one i come back to from time to time, this video is a gem. thank you

[@Stablebarns]

Some people are just born to teach..... No "Kids TV" condescending fake enthusiasm.... just really simple well thought out explanations with demonstrations. As long as you have a basic grasp of Latin music, this is perfect. RESPECT! I will show my students this. Thanks man!

[@ryoichiwatanabe648]

Im a guitarist, not even good at drums at all but gosh, how i was so ignorant for all this time for thinking drum is just a time keeping instrument and oh boy how in for surprise i am when i discovered how vibrant and full of richness the world of drumming is...., it's a beautiful diverse world we live in

[@jaystiiks]

this is one of the bless Latin lesson I've come across and i love it. thank you very much for this

[@bartomiejlibera7003]

After watching this video my goal is to transcribe that rhythms to understand what I don't know and then I'm going to study this book which you are recommending. This will be a lot of practice. Thank You! And greetings from Poland!

[@PirAnhaMe]

How did it take 16years for me to discover this video?! Fantastic.

[@chazboish]

Fantastic history and clear explanations. Thanks Doug.

[@TheSuperedwin95]

almost 8 years and never gets old

[@A.ChristopherJohnson]

Ur saving my life with dis lesson my man, My trio's bandleader said 2 learn latin rhythms u played, God Bless u fam...

[@amrob]

thank you, this it maybe the best video i have seen on basic latin drum styles. congratulations

[@robertreedy414]

Stellar teaching and demonstrations

[@ldavidcox]

What a wonderful super clear explanation. You are a masterful teacher. Congratulations and thank you for making clear to me, for the first time the two branches of Latin music. Fantastic, David Cox, NYC

[@livinthedream16]

Good video. Quality info, clear delivery.

[@johnnybayles7412]

Rad. I'm stoked to work through these. Thank you very much.

[@onlinedrummer]

+Johnny Bayles Right on! -Nate

[@angievallejos9335]

Johnny Bayles I'm

[@SethParr]

Man that was one of the best lessons I've had in a long time and I wasn't even physically there.

[@frankbrenner4852]

Brilliant lesson. Cheers man!

[@sheepdog1956]

Excellent lesson - very well instucted and demonstrated with breif explanations of the history mixed in - definitely added to my favorites!

[@JohnPreston888]

I reckon the people who "disliked" this were the ones who listened only to his intro where he claims that the Afro Cuban style was used at "divorces" (02:05). Hilarious. He doesn't even crack a smile.

[@Incountry]

That’s a proper breakdown of pattern components and easily understood.!!

[@crossedoutandchanged]

Great work here Zack! You are well spoken and you keep the video relevant. This is very useful information. You are an excellent drum instructor!

[@fuzzylogiceire]

A brilliant comprehensive video. Superb.

[@TAROSEIV]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you 🙏

[@bruns781]

A lot of information there Zack. Thanks for sharing.

[@markielinhart]

What a great explainer, beautifully explained. Thank you soo much‼️✌️🌻

[@FededeDiosDrums]

this lesson is so good i like to come back to it and learn new stuff, great teacher

[@happydrum]

Absolutely brilliant!Fantastic lesson.........you are an excellent teacher.Thanks so much!

[@DezeDrummer]

ever heard about the heel down technique? there are basically two different techniqually approaches with a few variations. the two approaches are heel down (mostly used for soft styles like jazz and latin) and the heel up (mostly used in rock, hard rock, funk...everything that requires more volume from the kick). so basically his heel is resting on the pedal that´s the reason you can´t see his leg movin.

[@Thalarctos.]

Bravo ZACK !! belle prestation.

[@bnyce52]

Such a great resource to come back to

[@chessnut98]

The book he recommends is awesome. Very comprehensive

[@blanknickname]

back here after 7 years, thanks again✊

[@GAMEDOGWARRIORS]

Amazing teacher and master percussionist! Thank you!

[@TroyaE117]

Hey, great feel at 20.40. Great groove, man. Thanks.

[@tamakit1990]

Wow! And i thought latin was a wast of time! ThIs just opened a new page in my drumming life awesome u rock Z!

[@AlessandroDiLibertoJazzPiano]

This is really a top masterclass, thanks a lot Zach!!

[@tomaskimla2574]

Great explanation and drumming twice as much! You are awesome, man!

[@studentuploads-l7y]

you are such a great teacher! Thank you!

[@oraman2]

Awesome. Hopefully this will help me with my school jazz audition.

[@stickwithit]

This is such a good lesson. Very informative! I can't wait to go learn this stuff!

[@tatianataseva8147]

Thank you,very useful and clear.

[@onlinedrummer]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed!

[@ChristianSchonbergerMusic]

Man, you really know what you ar talking about. I just would like to add two things about the brazilian samba (living in Portugal as a pro musician/arranger/producer - with lots of Brazilian drummers/percussionists and Cuban drummers/percussionsists visiting and working): 1) the groove (balanço): the 16th notes are not played evenly but like this: play each fourth 16th note a little earlier and accent it. 2) when playing samba with the ride cymbal: feet are dead on top, hands improvise freely.

[@kiethsurf9544]

Great, great teaching. Keep it up !

[@joshpoland6225]

thanks for sharing your wisdom zack.

[@A.ChristopherJohnson]

Job well done on da latin rhythm tip fam, blessings 2 u my man, keep up da great work bro

[@suonovisione]

super lesson of a great teacher. thanx

[@biocideband]

this guy actually saved my life

[@ido7372]

spent 1 week with your video. thanks!

[@EastSideHollyWood9]

Awesome lesson really appreciate this

[@LuisMandragora]

Excellent Explanation! Thnx Zack!

[@bmm665]

Great lesson. This guy really should have more vids.

[@charlesdominic8542]

Too good. Thanks for sharing. Very detailed and well explained.

[@blaxbently]

Very good stuff!!! Thank you! I've played congas in an ensemble and latin jazz band and always have a hard time separating afro-cuban and brazilian meter/style in my head. Thanx for clarifying! I am trying to pick up the stix on the kit and play these styles as well. I know the different rhythms played by each person i.e. timbales,cowbell,woodblock,ride,bongos and bass but seeing you put them together while counting really helped me. Awesome vid and yes i will check dougs book and those cymbals

[@joeyhandeland]

Thank you for posting such a informative lesson. I feel I, finally have a chance at Latin drumming which has always scared me : )

[@hefewiseman]

nice Zack :) great teaching

[@davidmorrison5974]

Fabulous video, thank you so much

[@jaybefaulky4902]

very very nice sounding drum set

[@zxkid]

Great stuff and great explanations!

[@daben7155]

Great stuff very educational. Thank u

[@glendrummer01]

You are correct sir! Anyone who dislikes this just doesn't get it and might want to check their ego!

[@scottcline87]

Cool video. Doug Auwarter is my world music teacher. Great class and I didn't know he is a great musician and author.

[@chirino76]

Awesome. You made a Cuban proud!

[@amutimer100]

Great stuff. learnt a lot!

[@odysseuslaertiades1528]

Excellent explanation and demonstration. The same holds true for Zack's video on brush playing which is also on KZbin.

[@brizzx32]

Talks about all the different types grooves, very good.

[@ambydash]

just superb... very lucidly explained...

[@cesarfernandezmaza3297]

that´s the difference between a masterclass and some youtube suckers. Nice one mate

[@archduke78664]

Outstanding video Sir!

[@tarundonny]

Thanku so much for uploading this.. learned a lot 😊😊😊😊

[@J1classic]

Well done sir. Thanks a lot.