Oscar Stagnaro
Afro-Cuban Slap Bass Lines: Book & CD Package
Book and CD Package
(Berklee Press HL50449512),
Released 2004;
Editor's Pick:
Oscar Stagnaro is one of Latin musics most sought after bassists. His new instructional book/CD package focuses on the slap and how it is played in Afro-Cuban music. Recommended. (BP, 2004-11-21)
Description:
The bass is the beating heart of the Afro-Cuban groove. It drives the spirit and energy of this dynamic music-and you can, too, using this methodical approach to Afro-Cuban rhythms, master the slap articulations critical to achieving the right sound and feel, and then use these techniques to create authentic grooves of your own.
Whether you read tablature or tradtitional notation, this book will expand your Afro-Cuban vocabulary, helping you become a more versatile bass player.
Slap bass techniques you will learn include
•Thumb (Slap)
•Dead Note
•Hammer On
•Slide
• Thumb Up
•Pull Off
•Pull-Hammer
•Lift
The included CD features bass-guitar legend Oscar Stagnaro demonstrating each technique. Listen to the full performance tracks, and then hook up with Oscar's band using the play-along tracks.
Contents:
Introduction to Afro-Cuban Styles
Slap Technique
Lessons...
Cha Cha Cha
Son Montuno
Songo
Timba
Afro-Cuban 6/8
Latin Jazz
Latin Jazz in 7
About the Author
Category: Instructional
=> Bass
Shipping Value: 3
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