Matériel : Partition + Accès audio
With Online Video-The Tomas Cruz Conga Method: Volume 3 is the first educational product to tackle the complex subject of Timba the new musical genre which has been played in Cuba since 1989. Timba represents a quantum leap forall the instruments of the rhythm section and especially the congas.The recordings of Tomas Cruz are considered the most advanced examples of Timba conga- playing and so fascinated were the three co-authors thatthey sought out Tomas Cruz and spent a year and a half studying his style and meticulously documenting it before even considering the idea of publishing it. After many hundreds of hours of passionate research this laborof love eventually reached fruition as Volume III. Volumes II & I were then written to trace the roots of the style and to understand the path Cruz' took to arrive at his phenomenal level of technical mastery and rhythmiccreativity.Much more than a collection of patterns or exercises Volume III analyzes Timba arrangements from beginning to end explaining the role of the congas in each section the relationship to the clav.
SKU: MB.20300M
ISBN 9780786690350. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Volume II is aimed at two distinct categories of readers: 1 Intermediate players who are ready for a wider range of rhythms to study and use in live playing situations; and 2 Experienced congueros who have digested Volume I and now seek to understand the roots of the modern Cuban conga style. Having assimilated the material in Volume I, the student should be able to play basic Son Montuno, Salsa, Chachacha, and Bolero.Volume II moves on to Guaguanco, Iyesa, 6/8, Changui, Afro, Mozambique, Pilon, Songo, Merengue, Bomba, Cumbia and other rhythms that a professional conguero will be expected to know. Each rhythm is accompanied by an article reflecting on its history and role in the big picture of Latin music and offering listening recommendations. Like Volume I, it uses the Step by Step online video Method. A special 8-page appendix explains the often infuriatingly complex subject of clave with an unprecedented level of clarity and insight. Includes access to online video.
SKU: HL.49010941
ISBN 9790540010010. 9.0x12.0x0.031 inches.
Contents: Isa y Vuelta (Carlos Cruz de Castro) * Quimerico (Jaume Torrent) * Sempere (Tomas Marco) * Tripico dodecafonico (Jaume Torrent) * Variaciones sobre el Yenyere (Flores Chaviano).