{"title":"Books by Oscar Stagnaro","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"latin-bass-book-a-practical-guide","title":"Latin Bass Book: A Practical Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Method for Learning Authentic Latin Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe only comprehensive method book ever published on how to play bass in authentic Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Caribbean, Latin Jazz \u0026amp; South American styles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten in the clear and direct language of the working musician, this high-level material is thorough and invaluable. It is the most in-depth study of Latin bass playing ever published, and will take you from student to practitioner of this beautiful art form.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book covers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Authentic tumbao construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Afro-Cuban bass phrasing and variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Brazilian groove interpretation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• South American rhythmic concepts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Latin jazz applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stylistic nuance across multiple traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt contains over 250 pages of transcriptions of Grammy-winning bassist Oscar Stagnaro playing each exercise (bassist with Paquito d’Rivera, the Caribbean Jazz Project, plus a Berklee professor, etc.). Learn from some of the best! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso included is a 3 CD Download with audio of Oscar playing each exercise. The bass track can also be removed, so you can play-along with the world-class rhythm section yourself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeaturing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOscar Stagnaro, bass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRebeca Mauleón, piano \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrestes Vilato, percussion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDario Eskenazi, piano \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Walker, drums \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 262 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Bass Book - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Latin_Bass_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781746537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages \u0026amp; Audio:\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Bass Book - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Latin_Bass_Book_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781746537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Bass Book - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Latin_Bass_Book_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781746537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuaracha 2-3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Bass Book - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Latin_Bass_Book_Track1.mp3?v=1783013132\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Track #1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Bass Book - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Latin_Bass_Book_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781746537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamba\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Bass Book - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Latin_Bass_Book_Track20.mp3?v=1783013132\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Track #20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“By far the most detailed and thorough Latin bass instructional we have seen. A must-have if you are, or would like to be, a bass player with Latin chops.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Descarga Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“One of the most comprehensive studies published on Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian styles of bass playing. This book is a must for any serious student of the bass.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Latin Beat Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“An indispensable learning and practice tool. This book acts as a personal master class with Stagnaro. Part of the joy of this book is just to engulf yourself in the sound and rhythmic feel of Stagnaro's bass lines on the audio downloads. They are tight and solid and really open up creative ways of playing a bass part throughout an endless array of Latin and related music styles. This book is so full of great ideas and helpful hints that bassists looking to learn about the intricacies of playing Latin jazz can't go wrong.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Down Beat Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeruvian musician Oscar Stagnaro initially studied at the Conservatory of Music in Lima and worked as a session musician there. Relocating to the U.S. in 1979, he furthered his studies with Mike Marra and Jerry Bergonzi. Oscar's expertise in Jazz, Fusion, Latin, and other music styles has made him a sought-after performer on the East Coast and globally. He has collaborated with numerous renowned artists, earning him four Grammy Awards from six nominations. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166615367871,"sku":"133","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166615400639,"sku":"e133","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-latin-bass-book-by-oscar-stagnaro-and-chuck-sher.jpg?v=1774646287"},{"product_id":"essential-grooves-writing-performing-and-producing-contemporary-music","title":"Essential Grooves - Writing, Performing and Producing Contemporary Music","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Groove-Based Toolkit for Composing, Performing, and Producing Contemporary Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential Grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a one-of-a-kind style reference and play-along package by Berklee College of Music professors Dan Moretti, Matthew Nicholl, and Oscar Stagnaro. It was developed for students, musicians, arrangers, and producers looking to master the rhythmic foundations of contemporary music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book offers a deep and practical understanding of 41 core grooves drawn from styles that have shaped soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop, rock, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and Afro-Caribbean traditions. Each groove is demonstrated by top-tier studio musicians and comes with fully notated scores, stereo mixes, and multi-track audio stems — giving you everything you need to dissect, learn, and build your own music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're creating charts for a live band, writing beats for a production, or simply increasing your groove vocabulary, this book will help you internalize the rhythmic structures of the world's most influential music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41 style-based grooves performed by live players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotation for all rhythm section instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-track audio files for each groove (create your own play-alongs!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical background to deepen your stylistic understanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible play-along tools for practice, composition, and arranging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyles Covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoul \u0026amp; Motown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Classic Southern Soul, Classic Motown, Soul Ballads, Soul\/Funk Transitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Early James Brown Funk, '70s Urban Funk, Straight Funk, New Orleans Funk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHip-Hop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Four distinct groove types demonstrated and notated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Five different foundational rock grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Classic Swing, Medium Swing, and two Jazz Waltz styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfro-Cuban\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Danzón, Mambo, Cha-cha-chá, Songo, 6\/8 Afro-Cuban\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazilian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Samba variations, Bossa Nova, Partido Alto, Baião, Afoxé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfro-Caribbean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Reggae and Calypso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat \u003cem\u003eEssential Grooves \u003c\/em\u003eWill Do for You:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will help players, composers, and producers internalize authentic rhythms from across genres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will teach you how to write accurate rhythm section parts, which is a crucial skill for bandleaders and educators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will open up a world of cross-cultural and cross-genre creativity using license-free examples to build your own grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 95 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Essential_Grooves_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781665371\" title=\"Essential Grooves - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes multi-track audio download + downloadable multi-track DVD (.mp4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Groove: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Essential_Grooves_-_New_Orleans_Funk.pdf?v=1781665371\" title=\"Essential Grooves - Sample Page - New Orleans Funk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew Orleans Funk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e       \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSample Audio: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9781883217655_10_track_10.mp3?v=1782951809\" title=\"Essential Grooves - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew Orleans Funk (All Tracks)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential Grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an essential book for any musician and an invaluable tool for teachers. Written by three great artists, who happen to be amazing teachers, and who fully understand the meaning of grooves. Thank you for this wonderful gift. I love it and I have already put it to use with my own writing. Now I want to go back to school.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Tim Ries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most important strengths an improvisor needs to develop is a strong rhythmic sense. This book and audio give the player an in depth look at 41 different grooves recorded with live players in the studio, a virtual boot-camp of styles. The multi-track versions allow you to mute and combine the parts in any way that you want. Long overdue. Wish I had it to practice with, way back when...”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Hal Crook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166274023615,"sku":"179","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166274056383,"sku":"e179","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9781883217655_37a12a81-74c7-4551-b4eb-466d1172abf5.jpg?v=1745479749"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/books-by-oscar-stagnaro.oembed","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}