Exploring Latin Piano

author: Tim Richards - John Crawford

South-American, Cuban and Spanish rhythms for the intermediate pianist

Instrumentation: piano
Publisher: Schott Music Ltd., London
Difficulty: intermediate
Edition: edition with 2 CDs
Language: English
Series: Schott Pop-Styles
272 Pages - Paperback/Soft Cover
ISMN: 979-0-2201-3111-0
ISBN: 978-1-84761-135-2
Order number: ED 13216

Price: 34.95 €
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Description

The latest publication in this award-winning series. This unique collaboration between two of the UK's top pianist/educators offers intermediate pianists a detailed introduction to the highly rhythmic music of Latin America and Spain, featuring a wide range of styles from many countries, including:

Cuba – son, montuno, mambo, cha-cha-chá, bolero, danzón
Brazil – bossa nova, samba, baion, afoxé, frevo, chorinho
Argentina and Uruguay – tango, milonga, zamba, chacarera, candombe
Venezuela – joropo, vals
Colombia – cumbia
Dominica – merengue
Spain – flamenco, rumba, buleria


Over 50 pieces to play, including Oye Cómo Va, Bésame Mucho, Sò Danço Samba, El Manicero (The Peanut Vendor), Mambo No 5, Mambo Influenciado, Mas Que Nada, Berimbau, The Girl from Ipanema, Manhã de Carnaval, Upa Neguinho, A Media Luz, Vals Venezolano #2 and Alfonsina y El Mar.


Original compositions by the authors feature copious assignments to help with syncopation and coordination, and key rhythms such as clave, montuno and partido alto are given in-depth treatment. All pieces are included on the two accompanying CDs, which contain authentic rhythm section tracks and invaluable play-along opportunities.

Content

Introduction
Harmony
How to Use the CDs
Bar Numbering
Introduction to Latin Styles
Cuban Styles
Brazilian Styles
Other Latin Styles
Appendices: Chord Symbols
Classical Piano Pieces with a "Latin" influence
Latin Jazz
Index
Photo Index
CDs Track Listing

Sample Pages

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