Synopsis
Transcriptions of three classic conga, timbales or bongo solos from each of the following percussionists: Armando Peraza, Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Manny Oquendo, Tata Guines,Guillermo Barreto,Johnny Rodriguez,Yeyito,Mongo Santamaria,and Orestes Vilato. . .(Plus a BONUS Giovanni Hidalgo transcription.)---Additionally, the book includes: 1)Unique etudes written by the author summarizing the style of each artist; 2)A 16-page explanation on how to incorporate the information contained in these transcriptions into your own playing; and 3)Easily downloadable play-along tracks for each etude on the downloads page at shermusic.com --- This book is the first collected, comprehensive analysis of all these great masters of Latin percussion --- It is perfect for intermediate to advanced percussionists to learn salsa and Latin jazz by studying the major figures in the genre --- This is the ideal book for student and academic auditions absolutely the first of its kind!
About the Author
Michael Spiro is a world-renowned percussionist, music producer, band leader, author and professor at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. His previous book published by Sher Music Co., THE CONGA DRUMMER'S GUIDEBOOK, remains the definitive work on that subject, as is his instructional DVD, INTRODUCTION TO THE CONGA DRUM.
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