{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/products\/true-cuban-bass","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}