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-ch�� bolero danz��n
• Brazil - bossa nova samba baion afox�� 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 C��mo Va B��same Mucho S�� Dan��o Samba El Manicero (The Peanut Vendor) Mambo No 5 Mambo Influenciado Mas Que Nada Berimbau The Girl from Ipanema Manh�� 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.