{"title":"Books by Rebeca Mauleón","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"salsa-guidebook-for-piano-ensemble","title":"Salsa Guidebook for Piano \u0026 Ensemble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Method for Understanding and Playing Salsa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Salsa Guidebook for Piano \u0026amp; Ensemble\u003c\/em\u003e by Rebeca Mauleón is the only truly complete method ever published on salsa — and the foundational text for serious study of Afro-Cuban ensemble music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNo matter what style of music you play, you will be better off for having learned the basics of Afro-Cuban music contained in this essential resource! If you want to understand how salsa \u003cem\u003eactually works\u003c\/em\u003e, this book gives you everything you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-3f4db523-7fff-2ae5-7bbd-1fc708494f2c\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Salsa 'Bible'\" — Sonny Bravo, Tito Puente’s long-time pianist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than offering isolated patterns or simplified grooves, Mauleón presents salsa as a living, evolving tradition. Across 260 pages, she explains the rhythmic architecture, ensemble roles, historical development, and stylistic variations that define Afro-Cuban music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• How \u003cem\u003emontuno\u003c\/em\u003e patterns function within real ensemble contexts\u003cbr\u003e• How bass \u003cem\u003etumbaos\u003c\/em\u003e lock with piano and percussion\u003cbr\u003e• How drumset adapts traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms\u003cbr\u003e• How \u003cem\u003eclave\u003c\/em\u003e governs phrasing and structure\u003cbr\u003e• How different salsa variations evolved stylistically\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes detailed musical examples for piano, bass, drumset, and Latin percussion instruments — making it equally valuable for pianists, rhythm section players, arrangers, composers, and educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional features include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Excerpts of full ensemble scores showing instrumental interaction\u003cbr\u003e• A historical synopsis of Afro-Cuban music\u003cbr\u003e• Photographs of important salsa artists\u003cbr\u003e• An extensive discography for serious listening study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not just a piano book. It is an ensemble method, a cultural study, and a practical guide to playing salsa authentically and intelligently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor students, educators, and professionals alike, this remains the gold-standard reference on the subject.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 260 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Salsa_Guidebook_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781833857\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Salsa Guidebook - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Salsa_Guidebook_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781833857\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Salsa Guidebook - Sample Pages \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Clave: Its Transformation and Development\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Salsa_Guidebook_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781833858\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Salsa Guidebook - Sample Pages \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRhythmic Styles and Structures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e6629bf8-7fff-1c91-e203-1b657b0c2399\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“A true treasure of knowledge and information about Afro-Cuban music.”\u003cbr\u003e— Carlos Santana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“This will be the Salsa 'Bible' for years to come.”\u003cbr\u003e— Sonny Bravo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“This is the book on salsa!”\u003cbr\u003e— Mark Levine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“An excellent and much-needed resource.”\u003cbr\u003e— Oscar Hernandez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrently the Director of Education at SFJAZZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003eRebeca Mauleón\u003cspan\u003e is an internationally acclaimed musician, bandleader, composer, producer, author and educator. \u003c\/span\u003eShe has recorded and performed with legends like Carlos Santana, Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez, Pete Escovedo, The Machete Ensemble, Israel “Cachao” Lopez, Francisco Aguabella, Daniel Ponce, Alex Acuna, Giovanni Hidalgo, Justo Almario, Steve Turre, Joe Henderson and many others. \u003cspan\u003eShe is also the author of the critically acclaimed \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"101 Montunos by Rebeca Mauleón\" href=\"\/products\/101-montunos\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e101 Montunos\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Muy Caliente! Afro-Cuban Play-Along CD \u0026amp; Book by Rebeca Mauleón\" href=\"\/products\/muy-caliente-afro-cuban-play-along-cd-book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuy Caliente!\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168164343999,"sku":"135","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168164376767,"sku":"e135","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/salsa-guidebook-for-piano-and-ensemble-by-rebeca-mauleon.jpg?v=1774643838"},{"product_id":"muy-caliente-afro-cuban-play-along-cd-book","title":"Muy Caliente! Afro-Cuban Play-Along CD \u0026 Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis best-seller, along with the included play-along, is still the most enjoyable way to learn and practice Afro-Cuban music...with the masters! It contains over 70 minutes of smokin' Latin grooves for you to study and play along with! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book contains complete charts for each track, and covers the all of the essential styles including Guaracha, Bomba, Songo, Cha-cha-cha, Afro-Cuban 6\/8, Merengue and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListen to the sample track below to hear for yourself!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 54 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Muy_Caliente_-_Track_List.pdf?v=1781758243\" title=\"Muy Caliente! - Play-Along Track List\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlay-Along Track List\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pdf-george\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Tune: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChart: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Muy_Caliente_-_Sample_Song.pdf?v=1781758243\" title=\"Muy Caliente! - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozambique 2-3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Muy_Caliente_Track13.mp3?v=1781758433\" title=\"Muy Caliente! - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMozambique 2-3\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeaturing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRebeca Mauleón -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acclaimed pianist and author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/salsa-guidebook-for-piano-ensemble\" title=\"Salsa Guidebook for Piano \u0026amp; Ensemble by Rebeca Mauleón\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Salsa Guidebook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Rebeca has played and\/or recorded with Tito Puente, Carlos Santana, the Machete Ensemble, Pete Escovedo, Israel Cachao Lopez, Giovanni Hildago, Planet Drum, etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOscar Stagnaro -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professor of Bass at Berklee College of Music and bassist with Paquito D'Rivera, The United Nations Orchestra, The Caribbean Jazz Project, etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrestes Vilató -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One of the original masters of Latin percussion. Orestes has recorded with The Fania All-Stars, Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto, Ruben Blades, Santana, Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri, and hundreds of others. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdgardo Cambon -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One of San Francisco's most in-demand percussionists, Edgardo has recorded with Jesus Chucho Valdez, Carlos Santana, Claudio Gomez, Michael Spiro, Sovoso, Omar Sosa and his own band, Candela. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlos Caro - Direct from Havana, Cuba, Carlos is a bubbling fountain of rhythm. In Cuba, he played with Opus 13, Paulito y su Elite, and Grupo Clave and currently plays with Avance, QBA and Ritmo y Armonia.\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-0204c550-7fff-d368-0d4e-2924b6c1c20c\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44167536115903,"sku":"134","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44167536148671,"sku":"e134","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Muy_Caliente_Afro-Cuban_Play-Along_CD_Book.jpg?v=1745479772"},{"product_id":"decoding-afro-cuban-jazz-the-music-of-chucho-valdes-irakere","title":"Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz: The Music of Chucho Valdés \u0026 Irakere","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecoding Afro-Cuban Jazz: The Music of Chucho Valdés \u0026amp; Irakere\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most comprehensive analytical guide ever published on modern Afro-Cuban jazz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrakere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reshaped global jazz by fusing Afro-Cuban folkloric traditions with modern jazz, classical music, and contemporary harmony. In this landmark publication, Maestro Chucho Valdés and Rebeca Mauleón open the door to that language — explaining the rhythmic systems, compositional architecture, cultural lineage, and harmonic innovations that define Afro-Cuban jazz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis volume functions as \u003cem\u003ethree books in one\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A fully transcribed songbook of eleven of Valdés’ most important works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A comprehensive guide to the roots and structural elements of Afro-Cuban jazz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A biographical and analytical study of Valdés and the groundbreaking ensemble \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrakere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Detailed transcriptions and musical breakdowns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Explanations of Cuban clave and its structural role\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Analysis of Afro-Cuban folkloric and popular rhythms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Historical overview of Afro-Cuban music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Biographies of Chucho Valdés and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrakere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dozens of exercises and study tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Annotated list of Valdés’ compositional works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Comprehensive discography and glossary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor pianists, arrangers, composers, percussionists, educators, and serious students of Latin jazz, this book provides rare insight directly from one of the architects of the genre—as well as renowned pianist, educator, and author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/salsa-guidebook-for-piano-ensemble\" title=\"Salsa Guidebook for Piano \u0026amp; Ensemble\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Salsa Guidebook\u003c\/a\u003e, Rebeca Mauleón\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 211 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Decoding_Afro-Cuban_Jazz_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781657799\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Decoding_Afro-Cuban_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781657953\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Music of Cuba: An Overview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Decoding_Afro-Cuban_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781657953\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA Brief History of Irakere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Decoding_Afro-Cuban_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781657953\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfro-Cuban Folk Genres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Decoding_Afro-Cuban_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781657953\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEl Tata Cimarrón\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Decoding_Afro-Cuban_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_5.pdf?v=1781657953\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAguanile Bonkó\u003c\/a\u003e\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“I finally got a chance to play with Chucho in Cuba and I’ve always considered that one of the greatest moments of my career. He is a giant walking the earth.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian McBride\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Wow! What a read. Part historical, part technical and completely soulful. It has a permanent place on my bookshelf.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim Jackson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Beautifully synthesizes Chucho's life, career and music, helping us to understand and celebrate the cultural and historical significance of his contribution, while giving us some lessons in Afro-Cuban music.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimon Rowe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCuban pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés is the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. Over a career spanning more than 60 years, he has synthesized Afro-Cuban tradition, jazz, classical music, and contemporary styles into a deeply personal voice. A seven-time GRAMMY® and five-time Latin GRAMMY® Award winner, he has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Academy of Recording Arts \u0026amp; Science and was inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166232146111,"sku":"212","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166232178879,"sku":"e212","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Cuban_Jazz_Chucho_Vald_s_Irakere.jpg?v=1745479746"},{"product_id":"101-montunos","title":"101 Montunos","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Guide to Afro-Caribbean Piano Grooves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRebeca Mauleón-Santana, author of the critically acclaimed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Salsa Guidebook for Piano \u0026amp; Ensemble\" href=\"\/products\/salsa-guidebook-for-piano-ensemble\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalsa Guidebook for Piano and Ensemble\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has created the ultimate resource for pianists at any level with her second book - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e101 Montunos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to truly understand how Latin piano works this book gives you the vocabulary, historical context, and in-depth material to do it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracing over one hundred years of development, Mauleón explores the piano's role in popular Afro-Caribbean music, from its early beginnings to today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e101 Montunos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives detailed examples of dozens of styles which form the basis of modern-day Salsa and Latin Jazz, from the Cuban danzón and songo to the Puerto Rican bomba and Dominican merengue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are new to Afro-Caribbean piano or refining your professional vocabulary, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e101 Montunos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives you the stylistic understanding required to play this music convincingly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book and two CD download package is a must for any pianist or keyboardist wishing to explore the detailed history and technique of this marvelous art form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 151 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/101_Montunos_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781715213\" title=\"101 Montunos - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages \u0026amp; CD Tracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"101 Montunos: I-ii-V-IV with Arpeggio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/101_Montunos_-_I-ii-V-IV_with_Arpeggio.pdf?v=1781636917\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI-ii-V-IV with Arpeggio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217075-11.mp3?v=1782945726\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"101 Montunos - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"101 Montunos: Dominant Seventh Chord Montunos w\/ Rhythm Section\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/101_Montunos_-_Dominant_Seventh_Chord_Montunos_Rhythm_Section.pdf?v=1781636917\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDominant Seventh Chord Montunos w\/ Rhythm Section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217075-52.mp3?v=1782945727\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"101 Montunos - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 52\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\u003cem\u003eRebeca Mauleón has recorded and performed with Carlos Santana, Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez, Pete Escovedo, The Machete Ensemble, Israel “Cachao” Lopez, Francisco Aguabella, Daniel Ponce, Alex Acuna, Giovanni Hidalgo, Justo Almario, Steve Turre, Joe Henderson and many others.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44167483392191,"sku":"136","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44167483424959,"sku":"e136","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/101-montunos-by-rebeca-mauleon-santana.jpg?v=1774641629"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/books-by-rebeca-mauleon.oembed","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}