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Rumba Guaguanco Conversions
Arturo Rodriguez
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"Interact and learn" is the overriding theme of this outstanding book and
companion CD. This progressive self-study course is designed to expose the
percussion student to the seductive and complex Cuban rumba style known
as guaguanco. The author offers a generous dose of text and percussion
charts to be used with the recorded exercises. The rumba ensemble typically
includes: claves; low, mid-range, and high-pitched conga drums; the
madruga (shaker); palitos (sticks applied to a hollow wooden cylinder), and
vocal elements. The comprehensive quality of this book might best be
illustrated by the author's emphasis on using the three conga drums as
pitched, melodic instruments. Sitting and hand positions and drum techniques
are clearly illustrated with photographs as is the convenient instrumental
glossary. This book also provides useful course and lesson objectives for
self-evaluation. The companion CD presents percussion concepts and
instruments individually and in "conversation." All in all, this Book/CD
package offers a fabulous introduction to the world of rumba percussion.
103 pages.
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