TIMBALE FUNDAMENTALS

ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

15 VIDEOS

A comprehensive guide for the beginning and intermediate player. Building on some of the lessons from the Timbales 101 Course, here we'll delve deeper into specific concepts and techniques to take your timbale playing to the next level. 

In This Course We'll Learn:

  • How to choose your set of timbales and accessories

  • How to develop analytical listening skills

  • Exercises to develop your sound

  • Concepts and rudiments to keep building your technique

  • The role of the cascara and contracampana

  • And SO MUCH more...

Let's get to work!!!

Introduction

 
 

Lesson 1 - Choosing the Right Gear

 
 

Lesson 2 - Analytical Listening

 
 

Lesson 3 - Warm-Up Routine

 
 

Lesson 4 - Developing Your Sound

 
 

Lesson 5 - Essential Rudiments

 
 

Lesson 6 - The Cascara Pattern

 
 

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Lesson 7 - The Contracampana

 
 

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Lesson 8 - Independence Studies

 
 

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Lesson 9 - Essential Grooves Pt.2

 
 

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Lesson 10 - The Timbales in Salsa Dura

 
 

SUGGESTED LISTENING:

 
 

Lesson 11 - The Timbales in Modern Salsa

 
 

SUGGESTED LISTENING:

 
 

Lesson 12 - Practice Routine

 
 

Practice Routine Play-Along

 
 

Course Wrap-Up