Bluestein-Zydeco Scrubboard (VHS)

This Rub Board or Scrubboard Video starts basic enough for the total beginner, but is challenging enough for the experienced percussionist.

Lessons Include:

Introduction with background information

Basic rhythm concepts (downbeat/backbeat/accents).

Identifying downbeat and backbeat

Playing downbeat and backbeat in opposition with backbeat accent

Basic zydeco rhythm (running 16th notes, right hand)

Double-backbeat rhythm

Double-skip downbeat

Syncopated downbeat

Polyrhythms

Waltz Time (3/4)

Suggestions on style and musical sensitivity

Video features: zydeco band soundtrack, practice sessions, consisting of musical selections performed by Bad Boys Zydeco with simultaneously guided scrubboard instruction covering all lessons.