Beats Exotiques is a fascinating collection of over 850 rhythms found in dance music around the globe. 

 

These patterns can be played on ride bell or cowbell & combined with a tasteful selection of popular bass drum grooves from rock, pop, funk and blues with backbeats on the snare. 

 

The easy-to-read box notations next to regular music notation - all with rhythm counts - allow readers of all levels to access the patterns. 

 

The beats are all in either 4/4 or 12/8, most listed geographically, with chapters on: 

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• Warm ups

• Africa 

• Brazil 

• Cuba 

• Caribbean 

• Funk 

• UK, Spain, Egypt

• Rock & Pop songs

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These beats are all taken directly from, or inspired by, a wide range of dance music that includes Afrobeat, Soukous, Samba, Salsa, Flamenco, Egyptian, & Funk.

 

This book includes: 

• Easy-read Box Notation & counts

• Double page spreads for ease of use

• Many beats first time in a drum book

• Link to play-along tracks as downloadable MP3s

 

Use this book to:

• Improve co-ordination and four-way limb independence

• Create interesting & unique ride patterns

• Develop your groove 

• Become a more versatile, musical and creative player

• Improve reading skills

• Discover fabulous new beats from around the world.

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Beats Exotiques is a book of rhythms taken from areas of the world that have a vibrant rhythm & dance culture.

 

“This is a fantastic collection of rhythms. I’ve not seen patterns like this all in one book before. Excellent reference material!”

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100s of beats from around the globe mixed with essential western grooves.