The latest publication in this award-winning series. This unique collaboration between two of the UK's top pianist/educators offers intermediate pianists a detailed introduction to the highly rhythmic music of Latin America and Spain, featuring a wide range of styles from many countries, including:



' Cuba ' son, montuno, mambo, cha-cha-chá, bolero, danzón

' Brazil ' bossa nova, samba, baion, afoxé, frevo, chorinho

' Argentina and Uruguay ' tango, milonga, zamba, chacarera, candombe

' Venezuela ' joropo, vals

' Colombia ' cumbia

' Dominica ' merengue

' Spain ' flamenco, rumba, buleria



Over 50 pieces to play, including Oye Cómo Va, Bésame Mucho, Sò Danço Samba, El Manicero (The Peanut Vendor), Mambo No 5, Mambo Influenciado, Mas Que Nada, Berimbau, The Girl from Ipanema, Manhã de Carnaval, Upa Neguinho, A Media Luz, Vals Venezolano #2 and Alfonsina y El Mar.



Original compositions by the authors feature copious assignments to help with syncopation and coordination, and key rhythms such as clave, montuno and partido alto are given in-depth treatment. All pieces are included on the two accompanying CDs, which contain authentic rhythm section tracks and invaluable play-along opportunities / Partition 2 CDs /

Embark on a voyage of discovery with this stunning collection of 14 original Latin Preludes from the creator of Microjazz inspired by the musical styles and rhythms of Latin America.Soak up the vibrant Brazilian carnival atmosphere with the Samba and the Bossa Nova step into the clubs and dancehalls of Cuba to take in the pulsating rhythms of the Mambo and the sultry Rumba and unwind to the relaxed sound of the Caribbean Beguine in these characteristically innovative Latin-America- inspired compositions by Christopher Norton. Ideal for intermediate to advanced-level keyboard players these pieces are perfect for the concert platform as well as providingexcellent teaching material.An accompanying CD features newly-recorded stylish demonstration performances by Iain Farrington.

This unique collaboration between two of the UK's top pianist/educators offers intermediate pianists a detailed introduction to the highly rhythmic music of Latin America and Spain featuring a wide range of styles from many countries including:? Cuba ? son montuno mambo cha-cha-chá bolero danzón? Brazil ? bossa nova samba baion afoxé frevo chorinho? Argentina and Uruguay ? tango milonga zamba chacarera candombe? Venezuela ? joropo vals? Colombia ? cumbia? Dominica ? merengue? Spain ? flamenco rumba buleriaOver 50 pieces to play including Oye Cómo Va Bésame Mucho Sò Danço Samba El Manicero (The Peanut Vendor) Mambo No 5 Mambo Influenciado Mas Que Nada Berimbau The Girl from Ipanema Manhã de Carnaval Upa Neguinho A Media Luz Vals Venezolano #2 and Alfonsina y El Mar.Original compositions by the authors feature copious assignments to help with syncopation and coordination and key rhythms such as clave montuno and partido alto are given in-depth treatment. All pieces are included on the two accompanying CDs which contain authentic rhythm section tracks and invaluable play-along opportunities.

Vibrant salsa beats meet contemporary classical piano music-A vibrant and spicy fusion of salsa beats and contemporary classical Piano music by composers from Latin America North America and Europe commissioned and edited by Elena Riu and featuring a CD of recorded performances by Riu.These 16 sparkling pieces offer accessible and intriguing Piano music bursting with the irrepressible rhythms of the Salsa and are suitable for the intermediate to advanced performer. Featured composers include Ricardo Lorenz Roland Perrin Deirdre Gribbin and Javier Alvarez.