Latin American Dances for Classic Guitar (eBook)
Danzas Latinoamericanas para Guitarra Clásica

This book presents seven original compositions celebrating diverse styles of Latin American urban dance. Composer/guitarist Guillermo Diego has written splendid idiomatic pieces with genuine dance flair based on the traditional danzón, chachachá, tango, cumbia, milonga, salsa, and mambo rhythms. Each piece is respectfully dedicated to the great composers and dancers of these genres and, of course, to the guitar itself.

Written in standard notation, the music featu ...more

Product Number:
31140EB
Format:
eBook
Skill Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
Notation Type:
Standard Notation
Pages:
40
Binding:
eBook
ISBN:
1-5134-8250-5
ISBN13:
978-15134-8250-7
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
4/14/2025

This book presents seven original compositions celebrating diverse styles of Latin American urban dance. Composer/guitarist Guillermo Diego has written splendid idiomatic pieces with genuine dance flair based on the traditional danzón, chachachá, tango, cumbia, milonga, salsa, and mambo rhythms. Each piece is respectfully dedicated to the great composers and dancers of these genres and, of course, to the guitar itself.

Written in standard notation, the music features some fingering and a wide range of dynamic and interpretive instructions. The result will be an irresistible and exciting rendition of authentic Latin dance rhythms that the public and guitarists will surely enjoy.


Este libro presenta siete composiciones originales que celebran diversos estilos de danza urbana latinoamericana. El compositor y guitarrista Guillermo Diego ha escrito espléndidas piezas idiomáticas con un genuino espíritu dancístico basado en los ritmos tradicionales de danzón, chachachá, tango, cumbia, milonga, salsa y mambo. Cada pieza está dedicada respetuosamente a los grandes compositores y bailarines de estos géneros y, por supuesto, a la propia guitarra.

Escrita en notación estándar, la música presenta algunas sugerencias de digitación así como una amplia gama de instrucciones dinámicas e interpretativas. El resultado será una interpretación irresistible y emocionante de auténticos ritmos de baile latino que seguramente disfrutarán tanto público como guitarristas.


Preface

Glossary and Program Notes

Solos

¡Ey Familia! Danzón dedicado a

Rrrico Chachachá

Del Tingo al Tango

Cumbia de Barrio

A Paso de Milongón

Salsa Mexicana

Maaambo (¡Dilo!)

 
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