The Language of the Masters (Spiral)

Michael Spiro

ISBN 10: 1883217881 / ISBN 13: 9781883217884

Published by Sher Music Co ,U.S., 2016

About this Item

Spiral. The first serious study of the masters of Latin percussion. The Language of the Masters will help percussionists find their own voice as they become more fluent in the language of Latin Percussion improvisation. Perfect for intermediate to advanced level players to learn Afro-Cuban music by studying the work of the originators of the genre, including Armando Peraza, Ray Barretto, Tata Guines, Johnny Rodriguez, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Manny Oquendo, Guillermo Barreto, Yeyito, Orestes Vilato and Giovanni Hidalgo. Features include: Three transcribed, classic solos from each one of the featured artists recordings20 easily downloadable audio tracksA written etude summarizing the essence of each percussionists stylePlay-along tracks for each etudefirst with the solo performed and then with accompaniment only.16-page overview of how to study these transcriptions and incorporate them into your own playing. The ideal book for academic and job auditionsabsolutely the first of its kind! The first serious study of the masters of Latin percussion. The Language of the Masters will help percussionists find their own voice as they become more fluent in the language of Latin Percussion improvisation. Perfect for intermediate to advanced level players to learn Afro-Cuban music by studying the work of the originators of the genre. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Language of the Masters (Spiral)
• Publisher: Sher Music Co ,U.S.
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1883217881
• ISBN 13: 9781883217884
• Binding: Spiral
• Condition: new

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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.