{"title":"Rhythm Section Guides","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLock In the Groove with Authentic Rhythm Section Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese books are designed to help rhythm section players - pianists, bassists, drummers, and percussionists - understand their role in multiple styles of music, including Afro-Cuban, Salsa, Brazilian, Funk, World Music and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by world-class performers and arrangers, each guide offers real-world insight into\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, comping patterns, bass patterns, rhythmic variation, and ensemble interaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether you're studying, performing, or expanding your repertoire, these books are indispensable resources for playing contemporary styles with authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":"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":"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":"essential-grooves-writing-performing-and-producing-contemporary-music","title":"Essential Grooves - Writing, Performing and Producing Contemporary Music","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Groove-Based Toolkit for Composing, Performing, and Producing Contemporary Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential Grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a one-of-a-kind style reference and play-along package by Berklee College of Music professors Dan Moretti, Matthew Nicholl, and Oscar Stagnaro. It was developed for students, musicians, arrangers, and producers looking to master the rhythmic foundations of contemporary music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book offers a deep and practical understanding of 41 core grooves drawn from styles that have shaped soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop, rock, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and Afro-Caribbean traditions. Each groove is demonstrated by top-tier studio musicians and comes with fully notated scores, stereo mixes, and multi-track audio stems — giving you everything you need to dissect, learn, and build your own music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're creating charts for a live band, writing beats for a production, or simply increasing your groove vocabulary, this book will help you internalize the rhythmic structures of the world's most influential music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41 style-based grooves performed by live players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotation for all rhythm section instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-track audio files for each groove (create your own play-alongs!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical background to deepen your stylistic understanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible play-along tools for practice, composition, and arranging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyles Covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoul \u0026amp; Motown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Classic Southern Soul, Classic Motown, Soul Ballads, Soul\/Funk Transitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Early James Brown Funk, '70s Urban Funk, Straight Funk, New Orleans Funk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHip-Hop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Four distinct groove types demonstrated and notated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Five different foundational rock grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Classic Swing, Medium Swing, and two Jazz Waltz styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfro-Cuban\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Danzón, Mambo, Cha-cha-chá, Songo, 6\/8 Afro-Cuban\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazilian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Samba variations, Bossa Nova, Partido Alto, Baião, Afoxé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfro-Caribbean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Reggae and Calypso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat \u003cem\u003eEssential Grooves \u003c\/em\u003eWill Do for You:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will help players, composers, and producers internalize authentic rhythms from across genres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will teach you how to write accurate rhythm section parts, which is a crucial skill for bandleaders and educators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will open up a world of cross-cultural and cross-genre creativity using license-free examples to build your own grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 95 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Essential_Grooves_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781665371\" title=\"Essential Grooves - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes multi-track audio download + downloadable multi-track DVD (.mp4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Groove: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Essential_Grooves_-_New_Orleans_Funk.pdf?v=1781665371\" title=\"Essential Grooves - Sample Page - New Orleans Funk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew Orleans Funk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e       \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSample Audio: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9781883217655_10_track_10.mp3?v=1782951809\" title=\"Essential Grooves - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew Orleans Funk (All Tracks)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential Grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an essential book for any musician and an invaluable tool for teachers. Written by three great artists, who happen to be amazing teachers, and who fully understand the meaning of grooves. Thank you for this wonderful gift. I love it and I have already put it to use with my own writing. Now I want to go back to school.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Tim Ries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most important strengths an improvisor needs to develop is a strong rhythmic sense. This book and audio give the player an in depth look at 41 different grooves recorded with live players in the studio, a virtual boot-camp of styles. The multi-track versions allow you to mute and combine the parts in any way that you want. Long overdue. Wish I had it to practice with, way back when...”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Hal Crook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166274023615,"sku":"179","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166274056383,"sku":"e179","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9781883217655_37a12a81-74c7-4551-b4eb-466d1172abf5.jpg?v=1745479749"},{"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":"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. 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