Tomas Cruz Conga Method Volume 2 - Intermediate: Essential Cuban Conga Rhythms - Softcover

Cruz, Tomas; Moore, Kevin; Gerald, Mike; Fiol, Orlando

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786690356 ISBN 13: 9780786690350

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 2015

Synopsis

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 Video Method. A special 8-page appendix explains the often infuriatingly complex subject of "clave" with an unprecedented level of clarity and insight. This book comes with online video.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0786690356
• ISBN 13: 9780786690350
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 88