The signature sound of Cuban music is popular throughout the world. At
its heart is the clave---the underlying groove that defines the music of
Cuba. In Guitar Atlas: Cuba, author Jeff Peretz breaks down this
fundamental rhythm and shows that the clave can be played by any
guitarist. For those who do not play Cuban music, the concepts in this
book improve sense of rhythm and syncopation in any style.
In addition to teaching the music itself, this book also explores the
background of Cuban music, including African and European cultural
influences as well as the impact of the political events of the 20th
century. You'll learn about the different styles of music from all over
the island and the musicians who popularized them, and explore the
unique instruments of Cuba.
A recording with demonstrations of all examples and compositions is
included.