Conga Method Volume II

The Tomas Cruz Conga Method

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The Tomas Cruz Conga Method Vol 1 Bk & DVD

The Tomas Cruz Conga Method Vol 2 Bk & DVD

The Tomas Cruz Conga Method Vol 3 Bk & DVD

Volume II is aimed at two distinct categories of readers: 1) Intermediate players who are ready for a wider range of rhythms to study and use in live playing situations; and 2) Experienced congueros who have digested Volume I and now seek to understand the roots of the modern Cuban conga style. Having assimilated the material in Volume I, the student should be able to play basic Son Montuno, Salsa, Chachach�, and Bolero. Volume II moves on to Guaguanc�, Iyes�, 6/8, Chang��, Afro, Mozambique, Pil�n, Songo, Merengue, Bomba, Cumbia and other rhythms that a professional conguero will be expected to know. Each rhythm is accompanied by an article reflecting on its history and role in the "big picture" of Latin music and offering listening recommendations. Like Volume I, it uses the Step by Step DVD Method. A special 8-page appendix explains the often infuriatingly complex subject of "clave" with an unprecedented level of clarity and insight.
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: How to Use This Book
Part 3: Afro-Cuban Folkloric Marchas
Part 4: Marchas from Older Cuban Pop Music
Part 5: Songo
Part 6: Marchas from Non-Cuban Rhythms
Part 7: Recursos and Soloing
Appendix 1: Marchas Notated in 8th Notes
Appendix 2: Understanding Clave
Appendix 3: Bota and Songo Con Efectos