La música latinoamericana

You can hum it, but can you write it down? When most people think of a composer, they picture a bewigged genius like Mozart or Beethoven frenetically directing mighty orchestras in the ornate palaces of Vienna. While that may have been the case once upon a time, modern composers make themselves heard far beyond the classical conservatoire and concert hall. These days, soundtracks are in high demand in industries such as TV, film, advertising, and even gaming to help create immersive and exciting experiences. Whatever your musical ambitions—composing a dark requiem in a beautiful Viennese...

English / Spanish. Practical Applications, using Afro-Caribbean Rhythms to Develop Command and Control of the Drumset. Formerly a three-part series that explores Afro-Caribbean rhythms as applied to the drumset, this revision combines the series into one book and online audio. The unique approach is in teaching rhythms while developing total drumset technique and independence. Includes English and Spanish text and an authentic recording performed by a band of Latin music all-stars. Styles covered include: cha-cha-cha, samba, mambo, cumbia, bolero, 6/8 merengue, songo, bossa nova, NY...

Rompieron clichés, sí. Mujeres como Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Tina Turner o Patti Smith tuvieron que saltar muchos obstáculos a la hora de subirse a un escenario y poner música y actitud al rock. Pero también fue su trabajo y su talento lo que les llevó a hacerse un hueco en la historia de este género musical y en la memoria colectiva de los aficionados. Féminas incendiarias, de potentes personalidades, que tomaron al asalto el bastión del rock para demostrar que las guitarras eléctricas, las baterías, los tatuajes y el cuero no sólo eran cosa de hombres. Este libro recoge medio...

Patterns is one of the most comprehensive drum methods available. Covering a wide range of materials, the books can be used in any order, or in any combination with one another. They are a must for developing the kinds of skills necessary for drumset performance. In Technique Patterns, the student is challenged with a variety of routines designed to increase technical facility in the hands and feet. Included are exercises on finger control, endurance, multiple-note playing, hand-foot combinations, and more.