{"title":"Latin Music","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"385\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eA Celebration of Rhythm, Culture, and Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"532\" class=\"\"\u003eThis collection showcases the wide range of Latin music traditions that have shaped — and continue to shape — the sound of jazz around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"828\" class=\"\"\u003eFrom salsa and samba to Afro-Cuban, bossa nova, and folkloric styles, these titles offer rhythmic clarity, cultural depth, and real-world performance insight. Whether you're studying traditional forms or modern Latin jazz hybrids, you'll find tools here to deepen your understanding and groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"928\" class=\"\"\u003eSerious material for musicians who want to play Latin music with heart, respect, and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"latin-real-book-sampler-cd","title":"Latin Real Book Sampler CD","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you use \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Real Book\" href=\"\/products\/latin-real-book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Real Book\" href=\"\/products\/latin-real-book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatin Real Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we wanted to do you a favor by compiling a physical CD of 12 of the best \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etunes in the book - as played by the original artists. This will help you learn the tunes correctly by playing along with some of the masters of Latin music! It contains complete recordings of each song. Even if you’re not a musician, you can’t beat this compilation of world-class Latin music!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD Includes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as recorded by Gonzaguinha \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChangüirí\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as recorded by The Puerto Rico All-Stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSong For Chano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as recorded by Ray Barretto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDejame Soñar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as recorded by Tito Puente \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirou Areia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as recorded by Batacoto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirgen De La Caridad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as recorded by Conjunto Céspedes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKalinda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as recorded by Andy Narell \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Joy Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as recorded by Tito Puente \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain Flight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as recorded by Tom Lellis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Cantar Del Coquí\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as recorded by The Puerto Rico All-Stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainsville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as recorded by Don Grolnick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePáginas De Mujer as recorded by Francisco Zumaqué\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-223ef746-7fff-273c-5729-e6178bdda425\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold in USA only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Physical CD","offer_id":44207582806207,"sku":"145","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Latin_Real_Book_Sampler_CD_Cover.jpg?v=1745479796"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-the-conga-drum-dvd","title":"Introduction to the Conga Drum DVD","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"covers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-flat\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor beginners, and drummers needing a solid foundation in conga technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor years this has been the gold-standard conga drum instructional DVD, because it is the most thorough and comprehensive. It’s designed to help you get started playing the conga drum correctly, with proper technique. Spiro’s instruction is world-class and is presented with warmth, humor and good vibes throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a two-hour masterclass of instruction by Grammy-nominated percussionist, author, recording artist, and music professor, Michael Spiro. Beautifully shot from three different camera angles, and divided into easy-to-find chapters for convenient study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART I\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Easy to follow, step-by-step approach to learning all the basic strokes and sounds on the conga drum, regardless of the style of music you want to play. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e- Dozens of exercises to help you combine the basic strokes into patterns that are the staple of all conga drum playing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Some basic Afro-Cuban rhythms are explained in detail, including the parts played by each conga drummer in an ensemble, how they relate to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclave,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and how to combine them if you are the only drummer in a group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\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“Mike Spiro is a great conga teacher. People can learn the real conga technique from this DVD.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jorge Alabe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Spiro is the consummate conga player.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— David Garibaldi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A great percussionist and educator.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ignacio Berroa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A great musician\/teacher who's earned his stripes.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— John Santos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichael Spiro is known throughout the world as one of Latin music's finest percussionists. He has performed with some of the all-time greats of Afro-Cuban music, including Cachao, Eddie Palmieri, and Changuito, and has also performed with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, David Byrne, McCoy Tyner, Carlos Santana, Gilberto Gil, and Toninho Horta. A Grammy-nominated recording artist and producer, Michael has been recorded on literally thousands of CDs. He is also the author of Sher Music Co.'s \u003ca href=\"\/products\/conga-drummers-guidebook\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Conga Drummer's Guidebook\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Conga Drummer's Guidebook\u003c\/a\u003e and was a long-time Professor of Music at Indiana University.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Physical DVD","offer_id":44174880997567,"sku":"175","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital DVD (MP4)","offer_id":44174881030335,"sku":"e175","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Introduction_to_the_Conga_Drum_DVD_Cover.jpg?v=1745479795"},{"product_id":"true-cuban-bass","title":"True Cuban Bass","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster the Foundations of Authentic Afro-Cuban Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe True Cuban Bass\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Carlos Del Puerto and Silvio Vergara is a definitive guide to Afro-Cuban bass playing, written by one of the musicians who helped shape this music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to understand where salsa, Latin jazz, and modern Afro-Cuban bass lines truly come from — not just patterns, but feel, phrasing, and tradition — this book gives you direct access to the source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated primarily by Carlos Del Puerto, the groundbreaking bassist of Irakere, this method explores the rhythmic and stylistic foundations that underpin Cuban music across generations. Whether you play acoustic or electric bass, the principles presented here will deepen your time-feel, expand your vocabulary, and help you play more authentically. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilingual text (English and Spanish)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranscriptions of complete bass parts in multiple Cuban styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed studies of foundational grooves that form the roots of salsa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess to a free audio download featuring both historic Cuban recordings and Carlos performing each exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than offering simplified adaptations, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe True Cuban Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presents the music in its full rhythmic depth — helping bassists internalize tumbao construction, stylistic nuances, and the subtle interplay between bass and percussion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is essential study for any bassist serious about Latin music, and valuable reference material for arrangers, composers, and rhythm section players as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 63 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/True_Caban_Bass_-_Lagrimas_Negras.pdf?v=1781916123\" title=\"True Cuban Bass - Sample Song\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLágrimas Negras\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Audio: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/True_Cuban_Bass_Track9.mp3?v=1781916127\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"True Cuban Bass - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLágrimas Negras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\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“This is a magnificent book which will bring all bassists closer to authentic Latin music.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Chucho Valdés\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A musical lifesaver for any musician wishing to dig a little deeper into the wonders of Cuban music.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Rebeca Mauleón\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Great information for any musician interested in the inside of the Afro-Cuban bass. From traditional to contemporary bass, this book is a must for all levels. Great job!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Oscar Stagnaro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“An exceptional book written by two authorities on Afro-Cuban music. For the intermediate or professional bassist, this is it! For the composer or arranger, this is the definitive source of information on the subject.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Victor Mendoza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBassist Carlos Del Puerto is a living legend of Afro-Cuban music. As a founding member of the seminal fusion group Irakere — alongside Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, and Chucho Valdés — he helped create a new genre of Cuban jazz fusion and has remained a central figure in Afro-Cuban music ever since.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168654979263,"sku":"132","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168655012031,"sku":"e132","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-true-cuban-bass-by-carlos-del-puerto-and-silvio-vergara.jpg?v=1774648465"},{"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":"latin-real-easy-book","title":"Latin Real Easy Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Easiest Way to Bring Latin Music Into Your Band Room\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfro-Cuban classics, Brazilian Music and Latin Jazz tunes, designed for classroom or professional use. 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When needed, there are separate rhythm section charts \u0026amp;\/or horn harmony charts to help your band play authentic-sounding versions of the tunes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, the Rhythm Section Appendix gives the student a complete overview of all the major Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythmic styles, and sample parts for each player. So no prior experience with Latin music is necessary to start having fun! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpand your band's repertoire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the vibrant, upbeat sounds of LATIN MUSIC! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Tunes as Played or Written by: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"344\" style=\"width: 72.9091%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"121\" style=\"width: 29.0854%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"149\" style=\"width: 35.7697%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"145\" style=\"width: 34.8664%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLatin Jazz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSalsa\/Afro-Cuban\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBrazilian Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCal Tjader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEddie Palmieri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntonio Carlos Jobim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRay Barretto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMario Bauza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDjavan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Benson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTito Puente\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvan Lins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoncho Sanchez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTito Rodriguez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoao Donato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy Narell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrquesta Aragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChico Pinheiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon Grolnick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescarga Boricua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuiz Bonfa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorace Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRebeca Mauleon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoacir Santos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaquito d'Rivera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHector Lavoe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaden Powell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 275 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Latin_Real_Easy_Book_-_Index_of_Songs.pdf?v=1781748551\" title=\"The Latin Real Easy Book - Song Index\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eComplete Song Index\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Tune: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Latin_Real_Easy_Book_-_Sample_Song_-_Berimbau.pdf?v=1781748551\" title=\"The Latin Real Easy Book - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBerimbau\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ C","offer_id":44166645186751,"sku":"181","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ B♭","offer_id":44166645219519,"sku":"182","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ E♭","offer_id":44166645252287,"sku":"183","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ Bass Clef","offer_id":44166645285055,"sku":"184","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Latin_Real_Easy_Book_Cover.jpg?v=1782930146"},{"product_id":"latin-real-book","title":"Latin Real Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Professional Latin Music Fake Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Latin Real Book\u003c\/em\u003e by Sher Music Co. is the only professional-level Latin fake book ever published. It's a monumental collection of tunes for serious musicians who want to play Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, salsa, and Latin jazz styles authentically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s musical world, fluency in Latin styles is essential. Whether you’re performing jazz, pop, fusion, or contemporary commercial music, the ability to navigate clave-based forms and Brazilian grooves is a major professional asset. T\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis is the authoritative resource for learning the repertoire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning over 550 pages, \u003cem\u003eThe Latin Real Book\u003c\/em\u003e contains a carefully curated selection of the best classic and contemporary tunes from the worlds of salsa, Latin jazz, and Brazilian music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional fake books, many selections include detailed performance information drawn directly from the original recordings, helping bands reproduce authentic stylistic elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen possible, we've included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Written bass lines for each section\u003cbr\u003e• Authentic piano montunos\u003cbr\u003e• Drum and percussion appendix\u003cbr\u003e• Horn counter-lines and ensemble figures\u003cbr\u003e• Original lyrics in Spanish, Portuguese, and\/or English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis added level of detail allows rhythm sections and horn players to move beyond generic interpretation and into stylistically accurate performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll presented with Sher Music Co.’s renowned engraving quality and editorial standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bandleaders, educators, working professionals, and serious students of music, this is the authoritative Latin music canon and an essential companion to \u003cem\u003eThe New Real Book\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 572 pages, complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Latin_Real_Book_-_Complete_Song_Index.pdf?v=1781746893\" title=\"The Latin Real Book - Complete Song Index\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSong Index\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Tune: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Maria_Cervantes.pdf?v=1781746899\" title=\"The Latin Real Book - María Cervantes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaría Cervantes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease Note: Only available in C. Unfortunately, the printed versions of the Bb and Eb Latin Real Book are permanently out of print. To purchase a digital Bb version, visit: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Real Book Bb Edition Only\" href=\"https:\/\/www.halleonard.com\/product\/1739625\/the-latin-real-book-b-flat-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.halleonard.com\/product\/1739625\/the-latin-real-book-b-flat-edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ C","offer_id":44166635880639,"sku":"153","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Latin_Real_Book.jpg?v=1745479767"},{"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":"language-of-the-masters-transcriptions-and-etudes-of-10-great-latin-percussion-artists","title":"Language of the Masters: Transcriptions and Etudes of 10 Great Latin Percussion Artists","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"covers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-flat\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn the Language Expressed by the Legends of Latin Percussion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Language of the Masters: Transcriptions and Etudes of 10 Great Latin Percussion Artists \u003c\/em\u003eby Michael Spiro and Michael Coletti is the first comprehensive analytical study of the greatest figures in Afro-Cuban and Latin percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to move beyond patterns and truly understand how master percussionists think, phrase, and improvise, this book gives you direct access to their musical language. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGetting inside the minds of these artists will help you find your own voice as you become more fluent in the language of Latin Percussion improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of generic exercises, Spiro and Coletti present detailed transcriptions of classic recorded solos from ten of the most talented musicians — revealing the rhythmic logic, phrasing devices, motivic development, and stylistic nuances that define the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Three transcribed solos from each of 10 legendary percussionists\u003cbr\u003e• A written etude distilling the essence of each artist’s style\u003cbr\u003e• Play-along tracks for every etude — first with the solo performed, then accompaniment-only for practice\u003cbr\u003e• A 16-page overview by Michael Spiro explaining how to study, internalize, and apply the material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURED ARTISTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-condensed table-borderless\" style=\"width: 45.501%; height: 94px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eArmando Peraza\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eTito Puente\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eRay Barretto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eManny Oquendo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eTata Guines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eGuillermo Barreto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eJohnny Rodriguez\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eYeyito\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eMongo Santamaria\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eOrestes Vilato\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Plus a bonus Giovanni Hidalgo transcription!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"star-regular\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for intermediate to advanced percussionists, serious students of salsa and Latin jazz, and musicians preparing for academic or professional auditions. It is absolutely the first collected study of its kind, giving these masters the analysis and respect they deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, by studying their language deeply, you begin to develop your own voice within the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-c8f58058-7fff-ae9e-3d2c-492993e3920e\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book allows us to walk through the minds of the legends whose legacies inspire us still.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Karl Perazzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 127 pages, 20 downloadable audio tracks, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Language_of_the_Masters_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781746016\" title=\"The Language of the Masters - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\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_Language_of_the_Masters_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781746017\" title=\"The Language of the Masters - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Language of Improvisation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Language_of_the_Masters_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781746016\" title=\"The Language of the Masters - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRay Barretto - Etude #7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Audio: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217881-13.mp3?v=1783012900\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Language of The Masters Sample Audio - Ray Barretto - Etude #7\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRay Barretto - Etude #7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichael Spiro is internationally recognized as one of the foremost percussionists in Latin music. He has performed with Afro-Cuban legends such as Cachao, Eddie Palmieri, and Changuito, as well as artists including Ella Fitzgerald, David Byrne, McCoy Tyner, Carlos Santana, Gilberto Gil, and Toninho Horta. A Grammy-nominated recording artist and producer, he has appeared on thousands of recordings and is the author of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Conga Drummer's Guidebook\" href=\"\/products\/conga-drummers-guidebook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Conga Drummer’s Guidebook\u003c\/a\u003e. He currently serves as Professor of Music at Indiana University.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166614450367,"sku":"202","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166614483135,"sku":"e202","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Language_of_the_Masters_Transcriptions_of_Latin_Percussion_Artists.jpg?v=1745479766"},{"product_id":"inside-the-brazilian-rhythm-section","title":"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"covers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-flat\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn to Play Inside an Authentic Brazilian Rhythm Section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInside the Brazilian Rhythm Section\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Nelson Faria and Cliff Korman is the first comprehensive book and audio package designed to let bassists, guitarists, pianists, and drummers step directly inside a master Brazilian rhythm section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve ever tried to learn samba or bossa nova from lead sheets alone, you know something is missing. Brazilian music lives in the interaction — the subtle push and pull between bass, guitar, piano, drums, and percussion. This book gives you that interaction in real time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Complete charts for every track\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Transcribed sample parts for each instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stylistic breakdowns drawn directly from the recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Clear guidance for both accompaniment and soloing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll study and play along with eight essential Brazilian styles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamba • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBossa Nova • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartido-Alto • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoro • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaião • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrevo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Marcha-Rancho• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfoxé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a surface-level overview. It’s the most comprehensive working musician’s guide to how Brazilian rhythm sections actually function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a two play-along CD download featuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNelson Faria — guitar (author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Brazilian Guitar Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCliff Korman — piano (NY\/Brazil recording artist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaulo Braga — drums (drummer with Antonio Carlos Jobim)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Finck — acoustic bass (NY Jazz \u0026amp; Brazilian recording artist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaiguara Brandao — electric bass (NY\/Brazil recording artist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCafé — percussion (Brazil's best-known percussionist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they create the authentic feel that no metronome or drum machine can replicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players at all levels, this book provides practical immersion into Brazilian groove, phrasing, and ensemble balance — helping you develop stylistic fluency that translates directly to the bandstand.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 120 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inside_the_Brazilian_Rhythm_Section_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781710807\" title=\"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes two full-length play-along CD downloads, available on our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sher Music Co. Audio Downloads Page\" href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudio Downloads\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inside_the_Brazilian_Rhythm_Section_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781710807\" title=\"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamba\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inside_the_Brazilian_Rhythm_Section_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781710807\" title=\"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBossa Nova\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/188321713X_20-21.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Song:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inside_the_Brazilian_Rhythm_Section_-_Sample_Song_-_Brasilified.pdf?v=1782957910\" title=\"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section - Sample Song\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrasilified\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inside_The_Brazilian_Rhythm_Section_Track1.mp3?v=1782958090\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section - Sample Song\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrasilified\u003cspan\u003e (Audio)\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“This book makes me want to pick up my bass and play! It's a great method to learn and practice Brazilian rhythms and an outstanding contribution to music instruction. We've needed this for a long time!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Patitucci\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is a marvel that shows you what it takes to achieve those wonderful grooves on the samba, bossa nova and other Brazilian rhythms. It is a must for any serious student of Brazilian music.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenny Barron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I love the way this book is organized. It gives me the information I need and gets right to the music.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLincoln Goines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book will put a stop to our searching for authentic Brazilian rhythms. And the play-along audio tracks are pure serendipity.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManny Albam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCliff Korman, New York-trained pianist, has spent more than three decades deeply immersed in Brazilian music, including extensive collaboration with clarinetist Paulo Moura. Their recordings and projects explore the rich intersection between American jazz and Brazilian tradition, making him uniquely qualified to present this material with both authenticity and clarity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelson Faria is one of Brazil’s foremost guitarists and educators, known for his deep mastery of Brazilian styles and his ability to bridge traditional and modern approaches. A prolific recording artist and author of The Brazilian Guitar Book, he has worked extensively with leading figures in Brazilian music and continues to shape the next generation of players.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166352535743,"sku":"142","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166352568511,"sku":"e142","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inside_the_Brazilian_Rhythm_Section.jpg?v=1745479756"},{"product_id":"flamenco-improvisation-modal-improvisation-and-melodic-construction-volume-3","title":"Flamenco Improvisation: Modal Improvisation and Melodic Construction (Volume 3)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Flamenco Scales and Modal Concepts for the Modern Improvisor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final volume in Enrique Vargas’s landmark trilogy pushes the boundaries of modern flamenco improvisation, introducing an expansive range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadvanced scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emodal concepts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that fuse traditional flamenco with global and contemporary influences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Pentatonic, Hexatonic, Heptatonic and Octatonic Scales in the Flamenco Modal Language\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis volume deals with new scales in the flamenco modal language. Some of these scales — such as the diminished, whole tone, overtone or hexatonic symmetrical — come from modern classical or jazz. Others come from ethnic modalities which are external to flamenco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe harmonic implications of these scales are then analyzed and their application in the flamenco environment is explained. These explanations are illustrated by numerous melodic examples, both original and by renowned flamenco artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen the concept of modal substitutions is introduced and modal polytonality is explained. The notion of replicating dominant scales by minor thirds and tritones is introduced and various ways to resolve a tritone are explained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix I contains a collection of 110 licks in modern pentatonic, hexatonic, heptatonic and octatonic scales. Each lick is harmonized and comes with detailed guitar fingerings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix II is a complete thesaurus of vertical and horizontal guitar fingerings for every modern pentatonic, hexatonic, heptatonic and octatonic scales in flamenco, in every flamenco tonality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach lick is recorded with harmonic accompaniment and bass, and the free CD download can be found on our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Audio Downloads Page\" href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudio Page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral-bound, 513 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_3_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781667180\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Volume 3 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_3_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781667180\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Volume 3 - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements From Renowned Flamenco Guitarists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nobody knows more about flamenco’s modal and harmonic language than Enrique Vargas. These manuals are a must for those who want to learn to compose or improvise modern flamenco.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Jose Jiménez el Viejín\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Enrique Vargas is a real expert when it comes to all these complex scales we use in flamenco today.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — José Fernandez Torres Tomatito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat books from a great musician.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Juán José Suarez Paquete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e “A true treasure; you need years and years to process all this incredible information.”\u003cbr\u003e — Antón Jiménez\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blockquote-grey\"\u003eEnrique Vargas is a Madrid-based educator with a PhD in music, specializing in flamenco. He is known for his transcriptions in the Great Guitars of Flamenco Library and for transcribing Paco de Lucia's \"Almoraima\". Committed to preserving flamenco, he's in the process of founding the Caño Roto School of Flamenco Guitar with José Jimenez \"El Viejín\".\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166335004863,"sku":"211","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166335037631,"sku":"e211","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/flamenco-improvisation-volume-3-by-enrique-vargas.jpg?v=1774643233"},{"product_id":"flamenco-improvisation-modal-improvisation-and-melodic-construction-volume-2","title":"Flamenco Improvisation: Modal Improvisation and Melodic Construction (Volume 2)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"star-regular\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"magazine-news\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploring the Core Flamenco Modes and Their Harmonic Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlamenco Improvisation Volume 2: Main Flamenco Modes and Their Melodic and Harmonic Aspects\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dives deep into the true heart of flamenco music, which is its modal system derived from Arabic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaqam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this volume, renowned guitarist and theorist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnrique Vargas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduces the ten primary flamenco modes and explains their construction through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etetrachordal modal theory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— providing a crucial framework for understanding flamenco’s melodic and harmonic DNA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll also explore:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizontal left-hand fingerings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on guitar for fluid melodic expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz-influenced harmonic substitutions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with clear analysis of four key cadential types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of \"add chords\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within flamenco tonalities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully harmonized examples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of traditional flamenco forms, complete with substitution breakdowns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo extensive appendices provide essential tools for modern flamenco musicians:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55 fully harmonized licks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complete with guitar fingerings, written in the main flamenco modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA comprehensive thesaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of vertical and horizontal fingerings for all flamenco modes in every tonality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re a guitarist, composer, improviser, or scholar of modal music, this volume is an indispensable resource for understanding and applying the core sounds of modern flamenco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 321 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_2_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781666918\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation Volume 2 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_2_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781666918\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Volume 2 - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom-30\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements From Renowned Flamenco Guitarists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nobody knows more about flamenco’s modal and harmonic language than Enrique Vargas. These manuals are a must for those who want to learn to compose or improvise modern flamenco.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Jose Jiménez el Viejín\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Enrique Vargas is a real expert when it comes to all these complex scales we use in flamenco today.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — José Fernandez Torres Tomatito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat books from a great musician.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Juán José Suarez Paquete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e “A true treasure; you need years and years to process all this incredible information.”\u003cbr\u003e — Antón Jiménez\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blockquote-grey\"\u003eEnrique Vargas is a Madrid-based educator with a PhD in music, specializing in flamenco. He is known for his transcriptions in the Great Guitars of Flamenco Library and for transcribing Paco de Lucia's \"Almoraima\". Committed to preserving flamenco, he's in the process of founding the Caño Roto School of Flamenco Guitar with José Jimenez \"El Viejín\".\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166303678655,"sku":"210","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166303711423,"sku":"e210","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/flamenco-improvisation-volume-2-by-enrique-vargas.jpg?v=1774643202"},{"product_id":"flamenco-improvisation-modal-improvisation-and-melodic-construction-volume-1","title":"Flamenco Improvisation: Modal Improvisation and Melodic Construction (Volume 1)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"covers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-flat\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlamenco Improvisation \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby famed Spanish guitarist Enrique Vargas is the definitive, comprehensive explanation of both the harmonic and melodic aspects of flamenco. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNow finally published in English, this series has three Volumes (over 1000 total pages) and is a monumental musical and educational achievement! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlamenco is based on a combination of an Eastern modal system (known in Arabic as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaqam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and Western harmony. These volumes will give you an understanding of the intricacies of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaqam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the harmonies its complex tetrachordal combinations generate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery scale, arpeggio and melodic pattern in these books comes with a corresponding guitar fingering, since the guitar is the primary instrument of flamenco. However, the material can be applied to any instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, this series is a theoretical and practical manual for composers, improvisers, performers, arrangers and musicologists interested in modal music in general, and flamenco modalities in particular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 1 - Melodic and Harmonic Aspects of the Seven Basic Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore delving into the more complex, polytonal, tetrachordal modal structures of flamenco, Volume 1 explores the melodic and harmonic aspects of the seven basic Greek modes (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian), even if they aren’t \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebona fide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flamenco modalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, the general rules of left-hand guitar fingerings are established here, to avoid possible confusion when interpreting the wealth of material offered in the second and third volumes. The fingering rules are much easier to understand when using the seven basic Greek modes as examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this first volume, the concept of symmetrical permutations is analyzed and explained and three types of symmetrical permutations, with their corresponding guitar fingerings, are presented for the basic modes. These permutations are perfectly valid for musical instruments other than the guitar, just ignore the guitar fingering symbols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery harmonic aspect of the seven basic modes is explained — triads, seventh, ninth and add chords, etc. Arpeggios and various guitar fingerings are given.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo extensive appendices provide additional tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne appendix gives a compendium of 72 licks, or melodic examples\/ideas for improvisation, written in each of the basic modes. These licks are harmonized and each come with complete guitar fingerings. In another appendix, phrases are created by inserting various chromatic embellishments into the basic modes, as well as into different types of arpeggios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 387 pages., \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_1_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781666735\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Vol. 1 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_1_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781666735\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Vol. 1 - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements From Renowned Flamenco Guitarists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nobody knows more about flamenco’s modal and harmonic language than Enrique Vargas. These manuals are a must for those who want to learn to compose or improvise modern flamenco.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Jose Jiménez el Viejín\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Enrique Vargas is a real expert when it comes to all these complex scales we use in flamenco today.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — José Fernandez Torres Tomatito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat books from a great musician.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Juán José Suarez Paquete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e “A true treasure; you need years and years to process all this incredible information.”\u003cbr\u003e — Antón Jiménez\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blockquote-grey\"\u003eEnrique Vargas is a Madrid-based educator with a PhD in music, specializing in flamenco. He is known for his transcriptions in the Great Guitars of Flamenco Library and for transcribing Paco de Lucia's \"Almoraima\". Committed to preserving flamenco, he's in the process of founding the Caño Roto School of Flamenco Guitar with José Jimenez \"El Viejín\".\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166288834751,"sku":"209","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166288867519,"sku":"e209","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/flamenco-improvisation-volume-1-by-enrique-vargas.jpg?v=1774643174"},{"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":"conga-drummers-guidebook","title":"Conga Drummer's Guidebook","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsed by Karl Perazzo, Dave Garibaldi, John Santos, Ignacia Berroa, Mark Levine, Rebeca Mauleon, Jesus Diaz and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Conga Drummer's Guidebook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most complete method book specifically designed for intermediate to advanced conga drummers, and it's packed with exercises on every aspect of the craft! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt\u003cspan\u003e includes complete chapters on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea clear explanation of clave \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexercises on playing quinto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecorrect phrasing concepts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevoicing ideas to give more depth to your playing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 coordination exercises \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexplanation of many different rhythmic styles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003estamina exercises \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eagility exercises, heel-toe technique, and much more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrammy-nominated percussionist Michael Spiro also goes behind the individual licks, and shows you how to approach any Afro-Latin rhythm with the right feel. He explains in-depth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eto play correctly, not just\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewhat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eto play. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are just getting interested in conga drum playing, you should first study Michael Spiro’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Introduction to the Conga Drum DVD by Michael Spiro\" href=\"\/products\/introduction-to-the-conga-drum-dvd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to the Conga Drum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Introduction to the Conga Drum DVD by Michael Spiro\" href=\"\/products\/introduction-to-the-conga-drum-dvd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e DVD\u003c\/a\u003e. For experienced percussionists, this is the most authoritative conga method book ever published. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn audio download of the author demonstrating all the concepts in the book is available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Audio Downloads Page\" href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 116 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Conga Drummer's Guidebook - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Conga_Drummer_s_Guidebook_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781653810\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Conga Drummer's Guidebook - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Conga_Drummer_s_Guidebook_-_Sample_Page.pdf?v=1781653810\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhrasing - Part 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Conga Drummer's Guidebook - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/16-Track.mp3?v=1782950688\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack 16\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Conga Drummer's Guidebook - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/34-Track.mp3?v=1782950688\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack 34\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is awesome. When I wanted to study Afro-Cuban music, everyone said, 'Go see Spiro'. I took that advice, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Each time we play together, I learn something. Michael is one of the rare ones who is completely knowledgeable about his subject, is always current, and is the consummate player as well. This book explains, very simply in his elegant way, the concepts of conga drumming in this style, but more importantly, the basic concept of Afro-Cuban music and rhythm. Bravo, Michael!!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Dave Garibaldi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, drummer with Tower of Power, Talking Drums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a breakthrough book for all students of the conga drum!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Karl Perazzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, percussionist with Carlos Santana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Michael Spiro is a great percussionist and educator; his knowledge about percussion and his musicality have always impressed me. He is a true example of devotion, dedication and respect for the music. Michael's book will greatly expand the knowledge of both students and professionals, and will help them to become great percussionists.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ignacio Berroa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, drummer and percussionist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichael Spiro is known throughout the world as one of Latin music's finest percussionists. He has performed with some of the all-time greats of Afro-Cuban music, including Cachao, Eddie Palmieri, and Changuito, and has also performed with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, David Byrne, McCoy Tyner, Carlos Santana, Gilberto Gil, and Toninho Horta. A Grammy-nominated recording artist and producer, Michael has been recorded on literally thousands of CDs, and is a former Professor of Music at Indiana University.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166227853503,"sku":"156","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166227886271,"sku":"e156","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-conga-drummers-guidebook-by-michael-spiro.jpg?v=1774645064"},{"product_id":"brazilian-guitar-book-samba-bossa-nova-and-other-brazilian-styles","title":"Brazilian Guitar Book: Samba, Bossa Nova and other Brazilian Styles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Method for Learning Brazilian Guitar \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Brazilian Guitar Book\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Nelson Faria is the most complete and authoritative guide ever published on playing Brazilian guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to play Brazilian music authentically and truly understand the rhythmic, harmonic, and stylistic language of samba, bossa nova, baião, frevo, etc. — this book gives you the full system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazilian guitar looks effortless, but it isn’t. The subtle right-hand pulse, the layered syncopation, the floating harmonic colors — these elements require precision and deep stylistic understanding. Nelson Faria breaks the tradition down clearly and systematically, guiding you toward fluency both as an accompanist and as a chord-melody soloist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dozens of Brazilian styles explained and demonstrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Multiple variations of essential comping patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Complete chord voicings written out clearly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A tune in each style for practical application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Short transcriptions of classic guitar parts recorded by Toninho Horta, João Bosco, and João Gilberto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plus transcriptions from Nelson’s own recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn audio download featuring Nelson performing every exercise and tune allows you to internalize the feel directly from a master.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a collection of Brazilian grooves, it is a complete method for understanding how the guitar functions both rhythmically and harmonically inside the best Brazilian music - and how to play like that yourself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 143 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Brazilian_Guitar_Book_-_Sample_Page.pdf?v=1781652705\" title=\"The Brazilian Guitar Book - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAccompaniment in the Samba Style\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Track: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Brazilian_Guitar_Book_Track28_1.mp3?v=1782948033\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Brazilian Guitar Book - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #28\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“When I think about Brasil, I think about ‘Violao’ (that's what we call the nylon string guitar in our country). The art of playing ‘Violao’ looks simple, but it isn't and this book shows how to assimilate and how to understand this art. This makes me feel happy. With talent and clear information, Nelson will help guitar players all around the world to enjoy all the pleasures of this wonderful instrument. Make good use of this excellent musical book!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Leny Andrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Nelson Faria was the right person to write this book, which contains examples and transcriptions of Brazil's greatest guitarists. This talented musician and dedicated music professor has a deep knowledge of Brazilian music and its rhythmic, melodic and harmonic subtleties.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Toninho Horta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Nelson Faria's book is a welcome addition to the guitar literature. I'm sure those who work with this volume will benefit greatly.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Joe Diorio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNelson Faria is one of Brazil’s foremost guitarists, arrangers, and educators. A prolific recording artist and producer, he has contributed to over 200 albums and collaborated with João Bosco, Ivan Lins, Milton Nascimento, and many others. With performances in more than 30 countries and multiple books, recordings, and educational releases to his name, he is a global ambassador of Brazilian guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166212255935,"sku":"141","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166212288703,"sku":"e141","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Brazilian_Guitar_Book.jpg?v=1745479743"},{"product_id":"afro-peruvian-percussion-ensemble","title":"Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Guide to Afro-Peruvian Percussion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn invaluable addition to the library of world percussion, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides us with a cultural overview and an instrumental masterclass on one of the most vibrant and rhythmically sophisticated traditions in the African diaspora. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially helpful is the emphasis on the accent placements within phrases that give the music its distinct flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing a historical overview of Afro-Peruvian music, the book guides us through the basic techniques and rhythms of traditional native percussion instruments including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecajon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecajita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equijada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe more familiar “extended family” of congas, bongos, and cowbell gets similar treatment. You’ll study the characteristic grooves of major Afro-Peruvian styles including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efestejo, landó, zamacueca, and panalivio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with detailed ensemble charts showing how bass, guitar, and percussion interlock to create the music’s unmistakable pulse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book also brings the tradition into contemporary settings with extensive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrum set adaptations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, both with and without additional percussion instruments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for any level of musician, from beginners to advanced percussionists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Instructional DVD Download Included (85 Minutes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the DVD, a superb group of authoritative musicians (including Morales) demonstrate the key rhythms and styles. Each instrument is played alone and in an ensemble. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's in these delightful group segments where everyone's obviously having a ball, that the special sound and breadth of Afro-Peruvian music truly shines through. Illuminating and joyful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DVD contains beautifully filmed instruction on each percussion instrument as well as the drum set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, the DVD includes a song from each of the styles described in the book, performed by Hector Morales, Peruvian Grammy award winner Oscar Stagnaro, former “Peru Negro” musicians — Mariela Valencia, Marcos Napa, Hector Ferreira and Jhair Sala and also Eric Kurimski and Paulo Stagnaro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 100 pages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Peruvian_Percussion_Ensemble_-_Cowbell_Patterns.pdf?v=1781638086\" title=\"Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCowbell Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Peruvian_Percussion_Ensemble_-_Drum_Set_Lando_Patterns.pdf?v=1781638086\" title=\"Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrum Set Lando Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The most extensive book on Peruvian percussion to date. This book\/DVD package is a gold mine of information on Peruvian music and percussion.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Mark Walker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (drummer with Oregon and Paquito D'Rivera, author, and Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hector has found a perfect methodological language where any musician in the world can learn Afro-Peruvian rhythms.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Juan Medrano Cotito \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Recording artist and educator Hector Morales has contributed a rich and concise new look at an undercovered topic. Illuminating and joyful.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Modern Drummer Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHector Morales is a Peruvian drummer and educator specializing in Afro-Peruvian, Latin, and Urban Percussion. He's received the \"Artist Of The Year\" award from Young Audiences NJEP and currently teaches at William Paterson University. He leads \"The Afro-Peruvian Ensemble\" and has performed on international stages, from Lincoln Center to South America.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c!-- End Youtube Video --\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44207541551295,"sku":"185","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-afro-peruvian-percussion-ensemble-by-hector-morales.jpg?v=1774643994"},{"product_id":"afro-caribbean-grooves-for-drumset","title":"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsed by Peter Erskine, Horacio Hernandez, Mark Walker, etc.,  \u003cem\u003eAfro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset\u003c\/em\u003e is a book every modern drummer should own and study.  Besides teaching the most widely played styles of drumming in Caribbean music, it will help you bring more life to any style of music you play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than treating the drumset as separate from the percussion section, Fanfant demonstrates how to absorb the roles of congas, timbales, and other percussion instruments directly into your kit playing - creating a rhythmic foundation that is deep and authentic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 100 grooves from ten unique Caribbean regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic rhythmic interpretations arranged specifically for drumset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear organization and practical explanations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegration of full percussion textures onto the kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eText in both English and French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio examples of every rhythm via CD download\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo demonstrations of 10 grooves performed by the author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy studying these grooves, you won’t just learn rhythms. You’ll deepen your time-feel, broaden your stylistic vocabulary, and bring new life to every musical situation you step into.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes CD download with audio examples of each rhythm, plus an instructional video of the author demonstrating 10 of the best grooves. Jean-Philippe is a long-time partner of Andy Narell, a world-class drummer, and his masterful playing is sure to inspire you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpiral-bound, 51 pages,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781715382\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Pages: \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Calypso.pdf?v=1781637673\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalypso\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Dance_Soca.pdf?v=1781637673\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDance Soca\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Guadeloupe.pdf?v=1781637672\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuadeloupe\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Biguine_Vide.pdf?v=1781637673\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBiguine Vidé\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Mas_A_Sinjan.pdf?v=1781637672\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMas A Sinjan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Afro-Caribbean_Grooves_for_Drumset_-_Zouk.pdf?v=1781637673\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZouk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217563_04.mp3?v=1782945880\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #4\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Afro-Caribbean Grooves for Drumset - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217563_15.mp3?v=1782945880\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #15\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The best anthology to date of Caribbean rhythms for today's drummers. While the beats are authentic, there is a freshness with which Jean-Philippe plays and teaches these rhythms. His method takes the mystery out of playing many of these beats for non-Caribbean drummers. Bravo!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Peter Erskine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I am fascinated by his modern and unique way of swingin' all the Afro-Caribbean rhythms on the kit. This book is a modern treasure for lovers of Caribbean music.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is the book we've been waiting for. Written by an absolute first-class musician, these grooves are organized, explained and played with passion, knowledge and swing! 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This will help you contextualize the songs and rhythms and give you a feeling for the true sound of the music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccompanying CD Download \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying audio for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMusic of the Arará Savalú Cabildo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a mixture of the authors’ song lessons and an outdoor recording session of the full community performing the music of a typical Arará ceremony, recorded between the years 2013-2016. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese tracks are not intended to be an exact replica of the songs, rhythms, or the order of material from the book, nor is it a compendium of every song notated in the text. 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