Rumba

Enjoy this simple Rumba beat for the drum set.
Rumba beats can become very complex with many percussion instruments. Here’s a video which documents the origins of the rich culture of Rumba and showcases traditional Rumba dancing:
Enjoy this simple Rumba beat for the drum set.
Rumba beats can become very complex with many percussion instruments. Here’s a video which documents the origins of the rich culture of Rumba and showcases traditional Rumba dancing:
Publisher of OnlineDrummer.com, Alfred Publishing author, Ddrum artist, and veteran Drum! Magazine contributor, Nate earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education at John Carroll University and Master of Arts in Education at the University of Findlay.
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