Brazilian Coordination

Percussionist Maria Martinez discloses the secrets of the Brazian rhythmic style in this exciting and vibrant tutorial. Performances include solos live band footage and hand percussion demonstrations. Styles covered include the Bossa Nova Samba Partido Ato and Baiao. Martinez discusses in-depth how to approach unusual time signatures authentic rhythm phrasing coordination and how to achieve the best in improvisation.

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 /

This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book 5 concepts include the ornaments: long appoggiatura, short appoggiatura, trill and mordent; plus arpeggios; the A Major scale; and the keys of B minor and C minor. Also introduces the playing of minuets, sonatinas, preludes and arias. For reinforcement of each principle as it is introduced, supplementary material is carefully coordinated, page for page, at each level of instruction. Coordinating supplemental books for Level 5 include: Classic Themes * Ear Training * Merry Christmas * Recital * Repertoire * Theory and Top Hits! Solo. Songs include: An American Hymn (Lowry) * Aria from ?The Marriage of Figaro? (Mozart) * Bagatelle (Diabelli) * Ballade (Burgmuller) * Brazilian Holiday * Loch Lomond * Magic Carpet Ride * A Miniature Overture * Minuet (Bohm) * Prelude in C Major (Bach) * Prelude in C Minor (Morovsky) * Rondeau (Mouret) * Scene from ?Swan Lake? (Tchaikovsky) * Sonata in the Style of Scarlatti * Sonatina on Three French Folk Tunes * Sonatina, Op. 36, No. 1, 1st Mvmt. (Clementi) * Spanish Dance * The Tailor?s Song * Theme (Corelli) * Variations on a Sea Chanty * A Very Special Day (Palmer)