Cuban Masters Series - Cuban Bass
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.
The Cuban Masters Series – Cuban Bass provides an invaluable learning resource for bassists and musicians looking to expand their knowledge of the Cuban bass. This series gives intermediate to advanced players the tools they need to understand the role of this dynamic instrument, as well as the skills needed to play traditional songs, timba, danzón, mambo, and so much more.
Led by experienced bassist and session master Jiovanni Cofiño – who has performed in Elito Reve, and countless Havana studios – this series is part instruction book and part personal workshop.
Includes:
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Son
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History of the Bass
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Understanding the Montuno
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Bolero
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Danzón
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Cha-cha-chá
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Mambo
- A Note About Clave
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Modern Son
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Songo
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Timba
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Ensemble Examples