LATIN

THE DEFINITIVE BOOK FOR LEARNING SALSA GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENT. OVER 200 EXAMPLES IN BOTH 2-3 AND 3-2 CLAVE.

About Salsa & Afro Montunos for Guitar
By Carlos Campos. For Guitar. Latin. Level: Beginner. Book/CD. 85 pages.

Salsa and Afro Cuban Motunos For Guitar, by Carlos Campos. Finally the first instructional book showing guitarists how to play Salsa styles. Following on from his highly successful Salsa piano/keyboard instructional books Carlos Campos has created a book for guitarists with over 400 examples (60 examples recorded on the CD) with each more...example for 2-3 and 3-2 clave. There is both written music and tablature These Salsa patterns can be used for Jazz, Latin Jazz and Flamenco musical styles.

Salsa has become quite a dance craze. Its popularity has grown from the Cuban and Puerto Rican community to include most of the Americas, Europe, and even Japan. New Salsa bands are forming everywhere from New York to Los Angeles, from Tokyo to Paris. But despite its increasing popularity, many musicians find that Salsa and the other genres of Afro Cuban Music are still very difficult to feel and play in an authentic relaxed way. This type of music with its unique concept of the Clave presents quite a challenge for the aspiring young performer. In the past, the only way to learn how to play Salsa was to live in an area where Salsa was already very popular so that one might connect with as many authentic musicians as possible; learning one pattern here, another there, via a very slow learning process that could take years if not decades to accomplish. Even though the process of immersing oneself fully and experientially in the music style of our choosing is absolutely necessary for our musical growth, the need for concise, well written, and organized materials, written by someone who knows and lives this type of music is also essential.

We at ADG, believe that Mr. Campos' books are doing exactly that. We believe that he has done a great service by writing his first two books titled "Salsa: Afro-Cuban Montunos for Piano" and "Salsa: Further Adventures in Afro-Cuban Music", and now with his latest book "Salsa: Afro-Cuban Montunos for Guitar". Mr. Campos is helping to expand the area of Salsa studies to include all guitar players and students. 

MOREL JORGE, LATIN AMERICAN GUITAR SOLOS. DVD

Product Description:
Argentine guitar virtuoso Jorge Morel discusses and performs nine brilliant Latin American solo guitar compositions. Included are: Choro by Jorge Morel, Pampero by Jorge Morel, Chopi by Pablo Escovar, Misionera arranged by Jorge Morel, Danza Brasilera by Jorge Morel, Bossa en Re by Jorge Morel, and Otro Tango Buenos Aires from Rhapsodia del Sur by Jorge Morel, Julie Florida by Agustin Barrio and Danza Paraguaya by Agustin Barrios.

Format: DVD

Song Title: Composer/Source:
Bossa En Re Jorge Morel
Chopi Pablo Escovar
Choro Jorge Morel
Danza Brasilera Jorge Morel
Danza Paraguaya Agustin Barrios
Julia Florida Agustin Barrios
Misionera Arr. By: Jorge Morel
Pampero Jorge Morel
Rapsodia Del Sur Jorge Morel

THE BRAZILIAN SOUND FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR ON, BY RICK UDLER. TAB. DVD

Brazil has produced some of the most vibrant and exciting guitar music in the instrument's history. In this lesson, Rick Udler discusses and demonstrates styles, techniques, and rhythms of Brazil's great players. This is a unique opportunity for guitarists to delve into the beautiful sounds of this musical land.

Rick begins by going over chords that are commonly used by Brazilian guitarists. He then teaches the accompaniment to singer/songwriter Gilberto Gil's beautiful composition, "A Paz", to illustrate the use of chords with open strings. A step-by-step analysis of Bossa Nova accompaniment in the João Gilberto style follows along with suggestions on how to develop a better feel for this sophisticated, syncopated groove.

The solo guitar rendition of the Antonio Carlos Jobim/Newton Mendonça classic "One Note Samba" will be a welcome addition to many players repertoires with it's rhythmic drive and rich harmony.

Samba rhythms are then explored with examples that are sure to enhance one's groove and arsenal of techniques. Rick also gives examples of inner string movement which will prove invaluable to those looking for ways to generate more excitement and authenticity in their comping. A sambified version of "Happy Birthday" demonstrates how to apply these techniques to a familiar tune and make it sound fresh.

And, to provide an even greater challenge for all players, Rick gives a detailed analysis of his tour de force solo guitar piece "Amigo Paulo", composed as an homage to his friend, guitar legend Paulinho Nogueira (1927-2003). This tune with it's choro influences incorporates many of the techniques Rick learned directly from the master and is sure to provide much musical food for thought for players who are looking for innovative new colors and textures to add to their playing.

48 page tab/music booklet / level 2/3 / 100 minutes