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 collection contains compositions in different styles and grades. The advanced musician may want to use the easier tunes as sight-reading exercises. If you want to improvise, use the chord symbols and the suggestions for improvisation. / 2 Trompettes

The guitar?s entrance into American culture began in the early 1800s introduced primarily by visiting and immigrant Spanish guitarists. Many of these newly arrived Spaniards exerted great influence on the guitar?s development in19th century America. The works in this book contain the compositions and arrangements of eight noted 19th century Hispanic American guitarist/composers with an emphasis on their works that reflect Latin themes or rhythms.Rounding out this anthology are dance forms such as the Habanera Jota Cachucha Sevillaño Spanish Mazurka and other Spanish dance related works along with extended concert pieces such as Theme and Variations Serenades Polonaises and a delightful arrangement of The Celebrated Spanish Retreat a programmatic work with an unusual ?C? tuning and novel harmonic effects crafted to imitate the bugles horns and drums as heard on the battlefield. Thebook features twenty-one solos and two duets which range in difficulty from easy to advanced. An extensive and well researched text along with photos and a companion recording by acclaimed guitarist/scholar Douglas Back help tomake this a landmark book.

In this Musicians Institute Private Lessons edition Peter Deneff delivers fifty progressive patterns for beginning to advanced pianists in Latin Cuban Montuno Salsa and Cha-Cha styles. This setof essential exerciseswill build technique and articulation whilst expanding your understanding of these rhythmic styles.