Karl Perazzo demonstrates a basic cascara,
uses of the bells, & how to create a solo

Karl Perazzo Karl recently dropped by LP studios for a visit and recorded three timbale lessons. These lessons build on each other. In these three clips, Karl demonstrates 1. A basic cascara, 2. Uses of the bells, & 3. How to create a solo.

Karl Perazzo grew up in San Francisco, Ca. and began playing percussion at an early age. In 1991, his life-long dream of playing with Santana was realized when he joined the band to play timbales. In addition to Santana, Karl has also recorded and performed with many musucians from Mariah Carey to Dizzy Gillespie.

When not on tour or in the studio, Karl teaches percussion. Along with conguero / fellow LP endorser Raul Rekow, Karl starred in LP's instructional video From Afro-Cuban to Rock, which breaks down the complex musical rhythms of Cuban percussion.

Karl Demonstrates a Basic Cascara

Karl Demonstrates Uses of the Bells

Karl Demonstrates the Creation of a Solo

Karl Perazzo demonstrates a basic cascara, uses of the bells, & how to create a solo

Karl Perazzo demonstrates a basic cascara,
uses of the bells, & how to create a solo