The Clave Matrix; Afro-Cuban Rhythm, Its Principles and Afri
Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:27 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 23, 2009
Bembe Books announces the release of The Clave Matrix; Afro-Cuban Rhythm, Its Principles and African Origins by David Peñalosa.
For the first time in print, Afro-Cuban clave-based music receives an in-depth analysis that shows, in a logical, step-by-step manner, precisely how all its rhythmic elements relate. For beginning students, performers, or music teachers, The Clave Matrix unlocks the rhythmic secrets of this extraordinary music. Over 300 pages, The Clave Matrix presents numerous examples and exercises (in standard and box notation), extensive chapter notes, magazine article references, and a prodigious discography of 10 pages. Also included are 2 CDs with 117 tracks of examples.
“An incredible work of art, phenomenal!”—Walfredo de los Reyes Sr.
"The Clave Matrix is extremely well written, very informative and utterly thorough. Besides the main body of the text, the Notes chapter, references, discographies, websites, etc., in the back of the book are fantastic! It’s an excellent piece of work!"—Michael Spiro (author: The Conga Drummer's Guidebook)
“I highly recommend David’s common sense method to this much underdeveloped area of Cuban music. This is THE standard of the genre.”—Conor Guilfoyle (author: Odd Meter Clave, Rhythmic Reading)
“If you have been waiting for a text that breaks down the concept of clave and its related complexities to a level of practical and useable detail, this is your book.”—Dr. Eugene D. Novotney, Professor of Music, Humboldt State University
“Everyone knows that Latin music is based on clave, but what is clave itself based on? The answer—a revelation to me, is one of many to be found in this meticulous study of Afro-Cuban rhythms.”—Kevin Moore (author: The Tomas Cruz Conga Method Vols. 1-3, Beyond Salsa Piano, The Cuban Timba Piano Revolution)
"Not only has David done a meticulous job of documenting, explaining and expanding the most far reaching mode of expression in world music today, he has created a rigorous method for learning and teaching its principles and application."—Kim Atkinson (author: Clave Consciousness Vols.1 and 2 and Speaking of Rhythm Vols. 1 -6, PulseWave.com)
Available from Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Boogalu.com, Descarga.com and other fine music and book stores.
Contact: david@UnlockingClave.com
http://www.bembe.com
http://www.unlockingclave.com
Distributed by City Hall Records
http://www.cityhallrecords.com
OCTOBER 23, 2009
Bembe Books announces the release of The Clave Matrix; Afro-Cuban Rhythm, Its Principles and African Origins by David Peñalosa.
For the first time in print, Afro-Cuban clave-based music receives an in-depth analysis that shows, in a logical, step-by-step manner, precisely how all its rhythmic elements relate. For beginning students, performers, or music teachers, The Clave Matrix unlocks the rhythmic secrets of this extraordinary music. Over 300 pages, The Clave Matrix presents numerous examples and exercises (in standard and box notation), extensive chapter notes, magazine article references, and a prodigious discography of 10 pages. Also included are 2 CDs with 117 tracks of examples.
“An incredible work of art, phenomenal!”—Walfredo de los Reyes Sr.
"The Clave Matrix is extremely well written, very informative and utterly thorough. Besides the main body of the text, the Notes chapter, references, discographies, websites, etc., in the back of the book are fantastic! It’s an excellent piece of work!"—Michael Spiro (author: The Conga Drummer's Guidebook)
“I highly recommend David’s common sense method to this much underdeveloped area of Cuban music. This is THE standard of the genre.”—Conor Guilfoyle (author: Odd Meter Clave, Rhythmic Reading)
“If you have been waiting for a text that breaks down the concept of clave and its related complexities to a level of practical and useable detail, this is your book.”—Dr. Eugene D. Novotney, Professor of Music, Humboldt State University
“Everyone knows that Latin music is based on clave, but what is clave itself based on? The answer—a revelation to me, is one of many to be found in this meticulous study of Afro-Cuban rhythms.”—Kevin Moore (author: The Tomas Cruz Conga Method Vols. 1-3, Beyond Salsa Piano, The Cuban Timba Piano Revolution)
"Not only has David done a meticulous job of documenting, explaining and expanding the most far reaching mode of expression in world music today, he has created a rigorous method for learning and teaching its principles and application."—Kim Atkinson (author: Clave Consciousness Vols.1 and 2 and Speaking of Rhythm Vols. 1 -6, PulseWave.com)
Available from Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Boogalu.com, Descarga.com and other fine music and book stores.
Contact: david@UnlockingClave.com
http://www.bembe.com
http://www.unlockingclave.com
Distributed by City Hall Records
http://www.cityhallrecords.com