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Ternary Mechanics: Mecanica Ternaria

by Armando A. Capote

208 pages; Spiral coil; catalogue #08-0931; ISBN 1-4251-8357-3; US$27.45, C$27.45, EUR18.75, £14.17

More than 1,000 ternary modules. A study of the pulse subdivided by 3. For all ages and levels. Graphic Tablatures for Swing as well as other ternary styles. Unique book.

About the Book

Book 1 of The Ternary Mechanics is a great help for the study of all styles constructed over subdivisions in three, such as swing, 6, 9 or 12/8 styles along with rhythms from other cultures (nánigo, abakua, bembé, dununhal, etc.) This book is a unique “sparring” partner for all levels which achieves magnificent results. Each page contains 7 modules that work all hands-feet combinations. Each one presents a single rhythmic idea constructed over varying combinations of the hi-hat with foot. This facilitates independence work without ignoring to need to strengthen and practice the foot.

It is another book from the series “GraphicTablatures for Everyone”, unique in its form and practical for all ages and levels.

About the Author

Born in the Canary Islands, Armando holds a Film Scoring degree as well as a minor in Percussion from Berklee College of Music and a Master in Composition from New England Conservatory (Boston).

Aside from having written many works including music for theatre, ballet, television, documentaries, etc., he has published “La Batería Básica” and is the author of many other titles including games and other didactical material mainly for the younger drummers.

He now lives in Barcelona with his wife and daughter.

Armando Capote can be contacted at:

melthecatdrumbooks@gmail.com
or
mandicapote@gmail.com