Afro Beats on the Drum Set

#Afrobeat #Afrobeats #drumlessons

In this lesson, we dive into the infectious rhythms of Afrobeat drumming! 🎶 Whether you're a beginner or an experienced drummer, learning Afrobeat grooves can unlock new rhythmic possibilities and add a fresh layer to your playing. 🌍 I'll break down the essential patterns, show you how to build dynamic, syncopated grooves, and even throw in some tips for adding your own creative flair. Make sure to stick around for some practical exercises that will help you master this vibrant style!

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[philhanes]

More of African beats and grooves please, thank you sir.

[MATTHEWHUDSON]

You are also flowing YouTuber, and why I respect you because you are not afraid to dive into the African history, one love brother,

[irafair]

Juan you inspire me to continue to learn. I love what you do.

[aepeeshuugha]

This is great, example 11 and the bonus were my favorite.

[Drumber_medines]

Que emocionante 😊que hayas puesto subtítulos en español . Disfruto lo que nos muestras todo tu conocimiento en la batería. 💙🥁
Larga vida Juan Carlito eres el mejor. Ha practicar🥁🍀💙

[ephraimsalawu]

GOAT
Just watched your winning performance at Drumoff❤❤

[Simonewhitesim-music]

Do it Juan these are super valuable grooves most don't even know they're hearing them in dance music. Plus they open up great Possibilities in one's Playing. Love your work.

[fasholaabiola]

Love ur teachings sir and approach thanks 4 opening my eye to see btw 📝 ❤🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠 from 🇳🇬 😊

[longdrums]

Juan, I just want to say, I first saw you play on the Guitar Centre Drum-Off back in the day and now you're making this awesome educational stuff but also your playing has reached a whole new level.

The presentation of this information is so slick, thorough and well-considered. The examples are played so frickin' cleanly as well. Mad respect, mate! Keep em coming.

[peaceandpocket]

This is dope, not many afrobeat drumming vids out there.. thanks! 🙌

[BobSchoepenjr]

It’s all about groove! Amazing tutorial.

[jcushon]

Excellent history lesson. Great instruction and groove groove groove. Well done as always.

[DavidGonzalez-qqvj]

Hola Juan Carlito Mendoza exelente video muy muy buen ritmo 🥁🥁 cuídate siempre gracias por el aporte 👏👏

[ttroyscarrlett]

Have you done a video on some Jamaican dancehall or reggae? Please do!

[phatbackbeat]

Another informative video. Thank you from Key west, Florida… 🥁

[JÖSHKÑG]

I really loved this video man ❤. Nice work mann.
Please can I ask where you got those Afro tracks from.
They're very nice ❤.
Thanks man

[Afrorack]

The original Afrobeat by Tonny Allen is more interesting on a drumkit that reproducing these commercial beats

[FortuneMaduka-ynbc]

Please what the name of the song you played along to in example 10

[DavidMarkSesay]

Juan, nice video but afrobeat started earlier than the date u mentioned and it originated in Sierra Leone originally the settlement of the freed slaves from England. Fela made it popular but he learnt it in Sierra Leone.

[Tuffstar]

Awesome this is an inspired style! If you like this check out, Fela Kuti - colonial mentality