Exploring Latin Piano - Book and Play Along Cd

Exploring Latin Piano - Book and Play Along Cd 📚📀

South-American, Cuban and Spanish rhythms for the Intermediate Pianist

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. 272 pages. Authors: John Crawford & Tim Richards. 

Contents:

• Introduction
• Harmony
• How to Use the CD's
• Bar Numbering
• Introduction to Latin Styles
• Cuban Styles
• Brazilian Styles
• Other Latin Styles
• Appendices: Chord Symbols
• Classical Piano Pieces with a "Latin" influence
• Latin Jazz
• Index
• Photo Index
• CD's Track Listing

EXPLORING LATIN PIANO - Press Reviews

“An invaluable asset for intermediate pianists... If you have as much fun playing through this book as I did, you’ll be glad you got involved.”– Brian Priestly, Jazzwise

"An impressive round-up of those tricky Latin rhythms, gathered from Cuba, Spain, Brazil and elsewhere.” - Jazz UK

“Tips on improvising, lists of suggested listening, and photographs all contribute to create a most impressive and attractive compendium of this genre.” – Musician magazine

“An excellent resource, meticulously researched and attractively presented.” – The Times Educational Supplement