Essential Cuban Conga Rhythms. Par CRUZ TOMAS. II vise à deux catégories distinctes de lecteurs : les joueurs 1) intermédiaires qui sont prêts pour un éventail plus large de rythmes pour étudier et utiliser dans des situations de jeu direct - et congueros 2) expérimentés qui ont digéré Volume I et maintenant tenter de comprendre les racines de la cubaine moderne conga style. Après avoir assimilé le matériel dans le Volume I, l'étudiant doit être capable de jouer base Son Montuno, Salsa, Chachachá et Boléro. Volume II passe à la rumba, Iyesá, 6/8, Changüí, Afro, Mozambique, Pilón, Songo, Merengue, Bomba, Cumbia et autres rythmes qu'un conguero professionnel sera censé savoir. Chaque rythmique est accompagné d'un article qui reflète sur son histoire et son rôle dans la big picture de musique latine et offrant des recommandations écoute. Comme le Volume I, il utilise la méthode de DVD étape par étape. Un appendice spécial de 8 pages explique le sujet souvent infuriatingly complexe de ' clave ' avec un niveau sans précédent de clarté et de perspicacité. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Latin American - Methods / Méthode / Conga

This book is great for keyboardists who have learned the basics of jazz harmony and improvisation. It introduces the modes of the major scale, chord extensions, making the changes, using chromatic and guide tones, chord substitution, 'rhythm changes,' the blues, altered dominant chords, and more. Continuing the format of Beginning Jazz Keyboard, new concepts are accompanied by etudes and songs for practice. Packed with harmony and improvisation ideas, Intermediate Jazz Keyboard is essential for any serious student of jazz keyboard. Companion MP3 audio demonstration tracks are included and can be streamed online or downloaded. / Clavier

Volume II is aimed at two distinct categories of readers: 1) Intermediate players who are ready for a wider range of rhythms to study and use in live playing situations; and 2) Experienced congueros who have digested Volume Iand now seek to understand the roots of the modern Cuban conga style. Having assimilated the material in Volume I the student should be able to play basic Son Montuno Salsa Chachacha and Bolero.Volume II moves onto Guaguanco Iyesa 6/8 Changui Afro Mozambique Pilon Songo Merengue Bomba Cumbia and other rhythms that a professional conguero will be expected to know. Each rhythm is accompanied by an article reflecting on its historyand role in the 'big picture' of Latin music and offering listening recommendations. Like Volume I it uses the Step by Step online video Method.A special 8-page appendix explains the often infuriatingly complex subject of'clave' with an unprecedented level of clarity and insight. Includes access to online video.

Book With Online Audio-The accurate interpretation of swing rhythm is the most important element in jazz music. This collection of 7 jazz etudes and 11 exercises for solo Guitar gives the student practice in playing this rhythmic pattern as well asworking on other important skills. The etudes are written in notation only in different jazz styles: Swing Latino Bossa Nova Blues and Jazz Rock. These etudes develop the ability of the right hand to sound as if two or threeinstruments are playing simultaneously. All of the etudes have bright melodies and rich jazz harmony. They are intermediate in difficulty. The exercises feature numerous skills including Swing style walking bass Latin style finger speed various rhythmic combinations and broken lines. Audio download available online.

A fresh approach for beginners featuring jazz and improvisation-The Creative Clarinet series is perfect for those who want to play jazz rock and contemporary music while mastering the essential technical skills. Each book includes a CD with professional backings providing the student with an authentic and stylistically varied playing experience. Creative Clarinet is a tutor book ideal for beginner and intermediate clarinettists of all ages. Tried-and-tested pieces in a variety of contemporary styles-including rock swing funk blues and Latin-are presented alongside guidelines on the fundamentals of technique from expert teachers Kellie Santin and Cheryl Clark. As with each book in the series Creative Clarinet isaccompanied by a CD featuring play-along tracks by world-class musicians.

Hands & Feet-'This book is designed for the intermediate/advanced drummer to improve musical technical control and reading ability and presents several rhythmic styles such as funk jazz and Latin. I'm not trying to educate you on the 'correct' Cuban or Brazilian grooves but have used this music as an inspiration for different phrashings and concepts. In the notes you can find book recommendations to explore the styles fully.Please feel free to use the material creatively like repeating bars when you feel like it. You can also use the pieces for advanced sight reading but I suggest that you take time to look carefully at the dynamics and stickings. All the stickings are basedon a right handed player (please reverse them if you are left handed).The basic concept is to have rhythmic compositions with basic classical notation and technique that you can play on a drumset or on a practice pad with your feet stompin' at the floor. The first part is snare and bassdrum with hi-hat foot suggestions. Later in the book hi-hat (with stick) and snarerim are added.The advantage of these concepts is that playing through these etudes is very closely related to what is going on in modern music. Especially important for players in Jazz Rock and Latin but also very useful for a classical percussionist who needs solid music training.The last part of this book is a few pages of technique studies and rhythmic concepts that is related to the compositions. The purpose is not to include all basic strokes and principles (there are already many great books for that) but to show you some concepts that I have found useful and special through my years of playing and teaching.'                            Michael Axen

Guest Spot-Ten Latin hits arranged for intermediate alto sax by Jack Long. Step into the spotlight and play along with the superb backing tracks on the specially recorded CD. Hear full performance versions on the tracks 2-11 the saxophonepart is then omitted from tracks 12-21.Includes fingering guide.

Heat passion sensuality and pulsating rhythm are the very life blood of Latin America. An exotic world superbly encapsulated in these stunning arrangements for intermediate-level saxophone with simple piano parts. Swing to the frenzied rhythms of Tico Tico wallow in nostalgia with The Girl From Ipanema and cry rivers with Adios. Play Latin will be loved by pupils and teachers alike. Selected as part of the ABRSM Alto and Baritone Saxophone Grade 5 examination.

A truly exceptional package allowing the beginner to intermediate drummer to practice with a pre-recorded band. The seven tracks cover a wide range of styles such as straight eighths, sixteenth feel, rock shuffle, rock ballad, Latin, straight-ahead jazz, and rock

The Jazz In Focus series presents this intermediate/late intermediate collection of original Latin American dance music. Composed by Lee Evans pieces such as Tango Buenos Aires Mambo Puerto Rico Cucamonga Conga an more celebrate the rich rhythmic flavour of Latin American dances. Students will love playing these challenging solos!