Cuban Sound

The distinctive sound of the Cuban tres underpins many Cuban styles of music. Here is a unique method that explains all aspects related to learning this traditional Cuban instrument. You'll also find an extensive introduction toson and the other Cuban styles including nengon changui danzon gauguanco and mambo! Discover the traditional technique and true essence of this Cuban Folk instrument. In English and Spanish. Also includes a speciallyrecorded CD with demonstration tracks.

Par BOWMAN BRYAN. Syncopation Companion is a must-have book for those who seek to improve their rudimental technique, sight-reading, and four-way coordination on the drum set. This unique investigation of Ted Reed’s Syncopation seeks to recast and reinterpret familiar 8th note rhythmic figures (using half-time 4/4, 8th note triplet, 6/4, and 12/8 interpretations) to expand the possibilities hidden within this legendary sight-reading textbook. This integrated approach to rudimental drumming, involves learning specific sticking formulas and rhythmic treatments of a four-bar phrase, and then activating them by sight-reading through numerous rhythmic etudes in Syncopation. Explore the many ways Syncopation can be applied to the drum set within the context of Jazz, Afro Cuban, and Brazilian styles. Includes an extensive study of jazz comping possibilities inspired by famous drummers such as Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Roy Haynes, and many others.   / Methods & Tutors / Etude / Percussions

Par FINE ELAINE. Although the practice of scales is essential to building and maintaining strength, technique, tone, and agility?it is very easy to slip into the habit of playing them automatically, without paying attention to how they sound or even being aware of what scale we are playing. The 29 single-page studies in this book are designed to combat that tendency as they are musically, intellectually, and rhythmically challenging.The first 24 studies proceeded through the circle of fifths and address all minor and relative major keys; the last 5 pieces were individually conceived, i.e., apart from the circle of fifths. Occasional fingerings or position guides are suggested but these are largely left to the student or their teachers. No metronome indications are given so that the etudes can be played at individually comfortable tempos?with or without a metronome, or freely as concert etudes. It is the stepwise motion and octave leaps of the etudes that makes the intervals between pitches easy to hear, even in keys with numerous flats or sharps.Just as in Elaine Fine?s more basic scale etude book, Violin Scale Tales, the names of the etudes herein refer to various animals that have scales, including insects, fish, birds, reptiles, a few species of squirrels with scales on their tails, and the solitary pangolin, the only known mammal whose entire body is covered with scales. Again, the author hopes that in addition to experiencing more enjoyable scale practice, students will be inspired to learn more about these amazing creatures, or even write scale studies of their own. / Date parution : 2022-07-20/ Etude / Violon

This piano solo mesmerizes the perfomer and audience with its colorful syncopated rhythms and Latin sounds.

This composition is in its own way meant to be a tribute dedicated to Paquito D'Rivera showing the author's appreciation for this musician as an exponent of Cuban music of the past and present century, who represents a stronghold and example for all musicians - in particular for saxophonists and clarinetists - not only in his capacity as a performer and composer but also as a cultivator of both sound worlds, the so-called classical music and its popular counterpart in its most ample interpretative spectrum. The piece consists of four movements: Allegro Moderato, Lento, Allegretto and Allegro con Fuoco. Its outstanding feature is the fusion of elements of jazz (such as the improvisation in the first and fourth movements, parts of which are accompanied by the piano with its interpretation being based on concepts characteristic of jazz or the 'tumbaos” to be found in Cuban music) and classical music. The second movement starts off with a short recitativo, followed by a mixture of phrases borrowed from contemporary music, Afro-Cuban styles and jazz, whose distinctive rhythmic cells and articulations clearly define the character of the movement and finally culminate in tempo primo. The third movement shows a certain 'casualness” and tranquility in its melody as well as in its accompaniment, including a cadenza the musician may execute at will - the movement then culminates either in an improvisation ad lib or in the mere execution of the melody as notated. The fourth movement is charged with spiritual energy. Saxophone and piano frequently trade phrases, and there is an abundance of improvised passages and jazz phrases. The movement finally ends in unison forte together with the piano. / Jazz / Recueil / Saxophone Alto ou Baryton et Piano

The Ultimate Technical Study of Four-Way Independence in Afro-Cuban Rhythms-Conversations In Clave is the ultimate technical study of four-way independence based on Afro-Cuban rhythms. This detailed and methodical approach will develop four-limb coordination and expand your rhythmic vocabulary. Understanding the clave and the relationship between eighth-note and triplet rhythms will help you master the multiple and complex rhythms of Afro-Cuban styles. This rhythmic style dates back before the drum set was invented but today one drummer has the ability to cover the sounds and language of the entire Afro-Cuban percussion section. By studying the exercises in this book and most of all listening to the music uou will enhance your playing in allstyles as you gain facility and independence on the drum kit.

New Version 1994. Par HENZE HANS WERNER. Symphony No. 6 was created in the late 1960s, and was first performed in Havana on 26. November 1969 by the Cuban National Orchestra under my direction. This symphony reflects not only the excited atmosphere of awakening during those years but also my efforts to include in the composition the large number of new human and artistic stimuli that I experienced at that time. So the banjo starts to play a Vietnamese song of freedom ('Stars in the Night'), later the first bars of Mikis Theodorakis hymn of freedom is heard. The second movement is based on the poem 'Fe de erratas' (errata sheet) by Miguel Barnet. In the original version, the three parts of the symphony merge without interruption. In the revised version, I separated them to make it easier for the audience to register the caesuras which are also internal caesuras as regards content. Apart from strengthening the string sound, the most significant alternation in comparison to the first version is that I fully composed all of the 'aleatoric' passages and pitches which originally were to be freely improvised as was the fashion at that time. Thus I wanted to free them the realm of chance and indeterminacy and to bring them back into my artistic control. - Hans Werner Henze/ Répertoire / 2 Orchestres

Globetrotters for wind-Clarinet Globetrotters brings together twelve toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world - from Arabic to Chinese and from klezmer to the Cuban cha-cha-cha - for the budding clarinettist. This unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions with supporting background information and backing tracks that capture each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation every piece includes tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips from the author. With options for clarinet/saxophone or piano accompaniment and an inspirational CD Clarinet Globetrotters is the ultimate resource for aspiringmusicians looking to go travellin' ...12 fun pieces in styles from around the worldSuitable for young clarinettists everywhere (2+ years' playing experience/around Grade 2-4 standard)Range of styles including bossa nova klezmer township jazz Brazilian Bulgarian and GreekFascinating background information and tailored warm-upsIncludes clarinet accompaniments for a teacher or more experienced pupil and piano accompaniments with guitar chordsCD with performances and backings for every piece recorded by renowned world-music performers

Globetrotters for wind-Trumpet Globetrotters brings together a mixture of foot stomping original tunes in styles from around the world from South African to Cuban and from mariachi to bhangra-for the budding trumpeter.This unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions with supporting background information and backing tracks that capture each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation every piece includes tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips from the author Shanti Paul Jayasinha. With options for Trumpet or Piano accompaniment and an inspirational CD.

Globetrotters for wind-Saxophone Globetrotters - B Flat Edition brings together twelve toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world-from Arabic to Chinese and from klezmer to the Cuban cha-cha-cha- for the budding saxophonist.This unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions with supporting background information and backing tracks that capture each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation every piece includes tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips from the authors. With options for saxophone or piano accompaniment and an inspirational CD Globetrotters is the ultimate resource for aspiring musicians looking to gotravellin'.12 fun pieces in styles from around the worldSuitable for young saxophonists everywhere (2 years' playing experience/around Grade 2-4 standard)Range of styles including bossa nova klezmer township jazz Brazilian Bulgarian and GreekFascinating background information and tailored warm-upsIncludes saxophone accompaniments for a teacher or more experienced pupil and piano accompaniments with guitar chordsCD with performances and backings for every piece recorded by renowned world-music performers

A range of fabulous educational and concert guitar music by the UK's top guitar composers educators and performers.Rush originally started out as a study for the right hand thumb. The piece opens in five with a darting weaving bass melody and harmonic language similar to the Cuban feel of Leo Brouwer's first study. As the piece progresses I played around with some poly-rhythms and syncopations in 3/4 time with a Venezuelan flavour similar to the music of Antonio Lauro.The title Metropolis was created like many of my pieces retrospectively. It was suggested to me by Mark Eden and resonated with much of what I felt the piece conveyed essentially the non-stop hustle and bustle of a musical 'city' where influences combine from many different ages and musical cultures. The initial ideas for the piece came from trying to formulate a study for the left hand where the 4th finger jumps from the first string to the lower bass strings. As is often the case on finishing the piece I now hear many things which although not used consciously have emerged in the music to remind me of music I have listened to or studied in the past.At various points a musical quote taken from the end of the first movement of La Catedral by the Paraguayan guitarist and composer Agustin Barrios Mangore appears which I have syncopated and used as a musical junction with the music taking a different direction each time it appears.Towards the end of the piece the performer combines left hand hammered chords with right hand finger clicks and tamboura creating a visual juggling effect when performed. Something resembling the sound of a siren can then be discerned before the piece moves into the closing E major section. I did most of the work for the final version of this piece in the autumn of 2005 just after the birth of my second daughter!I think the music reflects something of the pace of my life around then!Birds Flew Over The Spire is a short lyrical piece which was also

In The Funky Beat David focuses on combining funk and jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms to extend his own innovative style. By dissecting his grooves and musical choices for each song on the CD David demonstrates how to develop your own musical skills and how to create your own sig nature sound. Includes 8 charts and 2 CD's mixed with and without drums so you can Play-along.