Latin Drumming System

Learning to play the drums with a Latin feel is a skill that few drummers take the time to educate themselves, and improve their techniques. Being able to play along with a Latin band is something that will set you apart from most other drummers who just play rock.

This Latin drumming website was designed by educated drummers who want to give back to the drumming community with free funk drumming articles, videos, and drumming tips. We have many other websites on Rock, Funk, and Jazz, so be patient as we start to write content for our websites.

This free drummer resource is going to teach everything that you need to know about Latin drumming. The goal of our team is to eventually have content and articles to educate you on: The Rhumba Clave, Son Clave, Cascara, Bossa/Samba Bass Pattern, Double Shuffle Patterns, and The Paradiddle. All of these are essential tools that drummers need, if they are going to be educated Latin drummers.

This website will have many articles to help explain the basic concepts of how to build Latin drum beats, fills, and solo ideas. Feel free to bookmark and link to this website. The content will be updated soon!

Latin Drumming Articles

What Is The Clave? - The Clave is the key to Afro Cuban music. The clave is a two bar pattern which sets the foundation for this style of music.

How To Play A Bembe Groove - The bembe groove is one of the most essential latin grooves.