Steve Thornton: DEMONSTRATES THE ABAKUA 6/8 RHYTHM

In this online video lesson,LP artist Steve Thornton illustrates the Abakua 6/8 rhythm. The video is an excerpt from the full-length DVD, The Rhythmic Construction of World Percussion where Steve demonstrates how to "color" songs using a vast array of LP percussion instruments including djembe, timbales, cajon, shekere, talking drum, udu, softshake and tambourine.

The full length DVD also showcases four different world rhythms and how the musicians interact with each other using numerous instruments. Special guest artists include Little Johnny Rivero and Luisito Quintero. Narrated by LP founder Martin Cohen. Buy DVD now!