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Leonel "Guajiro" González — veterano de las sesiones de estudio habaneras y de bandas como Elito Revé — enseña el tres cubano desde adentro: su técnica, sus estilos y su aplicación en la música cubana de hoy.

Emilio Morales, uno de los pianistas más versátiles de Cuba, y el musicólogo Jon Griffin recorren juntos los estilos que definen la música cubana — desde el danzón y el bolero hasta el son montuno, el changüí y la timba. Cada estilo se trabaja con ejemplos reales, no ejercicios vacíos.

Learn to play the Cuban tres from a true master.

In this book, you will learn about the Cuban tres and how to play it correctly.

Your guide is Leonel “Guajiro” Gonzalez, who has played in many Cuban bands including Elito Reve and many sessions in studios around Havana.

Learn to play authentic Cuban piano styles with guidance from maestro Emilio Morales and musicologist Jon Griffin. From montuno variations to cha-cha-chá, bolero, timba, and more, this book provides real-world examples, not just exercises. Audio examples included!

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The Cuban Masters Series – Cuban Bass is a must-have for bassists looking to master the rhythms of Cuban music. Led by Jiovanni Cofiño, this guide offers intermediate to advanced players the tools to play genres like son, timba, danzón, mambo, and more. Packed with practical exercises and insights, it's both an instructional book and a personal workshop to help you elevate your Cuban bass playing.