seeking musical progression - preventing stagnant playing

[catherine]

Hi- I am a music student at a University with great jazz and classical programs. However, there is really no developed interest in the salsa genre. I'm looking for creative ways to continue playing and improving on my own. Lately I've been transcribing solos, and trying to expand my listening. So any good ways, good books, etc to keep the magic going solo?
hey thanks!

[JohnnyConga]

Hi Catherine....about time a female check in.Welcome....I would recommend 2 books by Rebecca Mauleon-Her Salsa Guide Book and her 101 Montunos, book. And she has just released her latest CD called "Latin Fire"...."JC" Johnny Conga....chek my show out online every saturday from 6 to 8pm PST.....www.kbcs.fm 91.3FM :;):

[JohnnyConga]

I'm assuming u play the piano?....."JC" ???

[catherine]

hey-
I actually have the salsa guidebook by Mauleon. I picked it up last summer and have nearly wore it out. I study both piano and percussion, so her basic piano ideas were great, and have made coherent sense out of that under the great umbrella of afro-cuban music. I'm much more classically trained in piano though, and leave salsa to percussion. I'll have to look into her 101 montunos book, and I'll check out your show- thanks, any more tips would be great!

[zaragemca]

Welcome Catherine,I have a question which percussion instrument do you play?

[catherine]

what do I play- well - at college I study what would be considered classical percussion, with an emphasis on marimba, but an interest in all. Outside of this and in the occasional smaller ensemble at school, I play conga, which I have been studying for a few years, taking lessons at intervals. I also play quite a bit of djembe with a group, but playing conga is much more in my heart, and thus hands. Lately, I've been trying to learn as much about the roles of other members and instruments within salsa. I hope this year to maybe explore timbales parts and am fascinated with the role of different bells within style offshoots of son etc. Most of all, I want to learn more and more specific instruments, like variations on guiro, to really wrap my brain around styles and pieces. Does that answer the question?
Catherine :;):

[Juzzi]

Hello.
Check Ed Uribe's THE ESSENCE OF AFRO-CUBAN PERCUSSION & DRUM SET.
http://www.music44.com/X/product/PERC9620CD-W

[catherine]

Hey Juzzi-
I have used that book, it is great, eh? Thanks
Catherine

[Juzzi]

Hi Catherine.
Ed's book is very good when you're studying the basics. There isn't many books with studies for the entire rhythm section (bass, piano, horn section, string section, and guitar).

-Jl

[zaragemca]

ok Catherine,my question was related to the point that advanced percussion structures in relation to those instruments which you mentioned is what I do,been one of the pioneer in the physiology psycho-motor development of coordination,syncronization of multiple times signatures, switching of parameters,lead drumming,etc.We also have the features of a drumming ensemble to facilitate the incorporation of differents patterns(voicing),in relation to African,Afrocuban,and brazilian structures.I just have a person which came from London.



Edited By zaragemca on 1106088977

[catherine]

ok Catherine,my question was related to the point that advanced percussion structures in relation to those instruments which you mentioned is what I do,been one of the pioneer in the phisiology psycho-motor development of coordination,syncronization of multiple times signatures, switching of parameters,lead drumming,etc.We also have the features of a drumming ensemble to facilitate the incorporation of differents patterns(voicing),in relation to African,Afrocuban,and brazilian structures.I just have a person which came from London.

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zaragemca-
Could you explain that a bit more? Thanks!
Catherine

[zaragemca]

It would take me to long to explained the whole concept,it is advanced teaching in relation to African,Afrocuban instruments and rhythmic patterns,also Afrojazz,Brazilian,and Caribbean rhythms.Since I have already several students everything is practice with ensembles(group practice for development).I have articles in relation to it(The foundation of drumming),(Classification of an Advanced drummer),etc.Gerry Zaragemca.



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[ABAKUA]

zaragemca-
Could you explain that a bit more? Thanks!
Catherine

He is just talking himself up, yet again. Something he is very good at on this forum. *rolls eyes*
Eventually you get so sick of seeing his pointless replies in thread after thread after thread (kind of like this one) that you just tend to ignore them.



Maybe someone could redirect him to somewhere where he could take some lessons in humility?

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[zaragemca]

Well JC where is Laurent Lamy in this forum, I don't have to take anything from (M* F),taking advantage of being anonymous in this forum,and notbody knows where they really are.



Edited By zaragemca on 1106172194

[Obi]

Hi Catherine.
Ed's book is very good when you're studying the basics. There isn't many books with studies for the entire rhythm section (bass, piano, horn section, string section, and guitar).

I Just posted about a good book in another forum. Try Charley Gerard's "SALSA!" "The Rhythm of Latin Music".

Mr. Gerard (& Marty Sheller) spend a lot of time focusing on & breaking down entire rhythm sections. There is also a section for the "arranger" as well documented styles and transcriptions.

You can find this book through White Cliffs Media and it also comes with an instructional CD. I have looked for it on Amazon in the past, they do carry it, but it is often out of stock.


Obi
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