Supernatural Rhythm & Grooves: Drum DVD & CD

This DVD pairs genuine master-class instruction from a working percussionist with the exact grooves from a landmark album your students already know. The accompanying play-along CD makes it possible to internalize these patterns in real time, turning passive listening into active learning.

Infectious and propulsive. These grooves have the swagger and precision of seasoned players who know exactly how to make a band swing. The combinations of cowbell, congas, and timbales create layers of movement that feel both intricate and inevitable.

Percussionists and drummers working at intermediate levels and above who want to master authentic Latin grooves used in professional studio and live settings. This resource also serves ensemble directors building percussion sections that need to understand the interplay between different voices in a clave-based rhythm.

• Lock into the groove vamps on the CD before attempting the full song arrangements. Repetition builds muscle memory faster than jumping straight to performance tempo.
• Study how each pattern sits within the overall rhythm section on the DVD. Notice where the clave sits relative to the kick drum and bass line.
• Record yourself playing along with the CD and listen back to identify where your timing drifts. Small adjustments compound quickly.
• Pay close attention to the dynamics shown in the DVD demonstrations. Santana's grooves breathe; they're not all played at the same volume.

Use this as supplementary material for percussionists preparing for jazz or world music ensembles where Latin grooves are essential. It also works as a standalone enrichment resource for students interested in exploring how contemporary world music functions beyond the concert hall.

• Reading and performing authentic clave patterns in ensemble contexts
• Coordinating multiple percussion voices (congas, timbales, cowbell, shaker) simultaneously
• Internalizing groove feels from recordings and translating them to live performance
• Understanding how percussion patterns lock with bass lines and kick drums
• Building dynamic control and playing with intentional release within a groove