Poncho Sanchez' Conga Cookbook: Develop Your Conga Playing by Learning Afro-Cuban Rhythms from the Master (Book & Online Audio)
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (602 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1575603632 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 56 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The tracks on the accompanying audio, available for download or streaming online, are performed by a world-class band members of the Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band with and without conga parts, so after you learn the material in the book, you'll be able to practice by playing along. (Percussion). This unique book/online audio pack covers all the essential styles you'll need, including many of the grooves that have made Poncho one of the world's most in-demand congueros . Not only does the music have a decidedly Latin flavor, but so do the spicy hot cooking recipes from Poncho that are interspersed throughout the bo
"Very instructive!" according to Kindle Customer. First of all let me say that this is not a conga rhythms encyclopedia, if you are looking for that get Ed Uribe's "Essence of Afrocuban percussion" book, and even that is not complete. So, you only find a few styles here, but the ones covered are done nicely. In the book you'll find Cha cha cha, Mambo, Merengue, and 6/8. Now, keep in mind that the difference between cha cha cha and mambo is very subtle as far as congas go, so these tumbaos can be applied to Son, G. Poncho is awesome! PIB Good lessons. Easy to follow along and learn from. I met him in person a few times and he is very nice!. Naoise O'hannain said Congas Cookbook for the Advanced Player. Not for the Beginner nor Intermediate player (for a "Congas Cookbook for the Advanced Player" according to Naoise O'hannain. Not for the Beginner nor Intermediate player (for a 2+ years)Obviously Poncho knows it very well but the book does not do him justice.It appears to me that it was not pilot tested on Improvers, shame a bit more thought would havemade this an excellent reference. I did appreciated the legend to the notation Key.It is poor in communicating the foundation of each style/pattern and has a confusing variations of each pattern.Full marks though for the PLAY ALONG and ins. + years)Obviously Poncho knows it very well but the book does not do him justice.It appears to me that it was not pilot tested on Improvers, shame a bit more thought would havemade this an excellent reference. I did appreciated the legend to the notation Key.It is poor in communicating the foundation of each style/pattern and has a confusing variations of each pattern.Full marks though for the PLAY ALONG and ins