LATIN GUITAR HANDBOOK

USC Thornton School of Music

Dr. Chris Mello

The most complete and comprehensive handbook outlining the role of the guitar in the music of Cuba, Brazil, Columbia, Mexico, and other South American countries in print. A complete survey and guide for any guitarist interested in performing different styles of Latin music. Each chapter examines the styles common to the music of a featured country. Includes a thorough exploration of the history, common instrumentation, core rhythms, guitar patterns and chord voicings, transcriptions, application, and provides musical examples in each style.

Students will explore: Mambo, Cha-Cha, Samba, Bossa Nova, Cumbia, Vallenato, Baion, Bolero, Rumba Flamenco, and Contemporary Latin Popjust to name a few! Students may choose to focus in on one style or sample many. This resource book contains valuable knowledge guitarists can also utilize in application to a multitude of branch styles (jazz, smooth jazz, pop, rock, and the ever growing Latin Music market), including what to play with an ensemble.

Beginning-Intermediate levels.

Contents

1. Chapter 1 : Origins
2. The Journey from Spain
3. Chapter 2 : Cuba
4. History
5. Understanding the Clave
6. The Danzon
7. The Cha - Cha - Cha
8. Rumba Styles
9. The Mambo
10. The Songo
11. Chapter 3 : Columbia
12. History
13. The Cumbia
14. The Vallenato
15. Chapter 4 : Brazil
16. History
17. Understanding Brazilian Rhythms
18. The Choro
19. The Samba
20. The Bossa Nova
21. The Baiao
22. Chapter 5 : Venezuela
23. History
24. The Joropo
25. Chapter 6 : Peru
26. History
27. The Festejo
28. The Lando
29. The Huayno
30. The Marinera
31. The Vals Peruano
32. Chapter 7 : Mexico
33. History
34. The Bolero
35. The Trio Format
36. Bolero Vocabulary/Patterns
37. Developing Intros
38. Bolero Transcriptions
39. Chapter 8 : Modern Styles
40. History
41. Rumba Flamenca
42. Flamenco Vocabulary
43. Contemporary Latin Pop/Rock

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Product Details: Paperback Book

96 Pages

Product Code: 21685

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