The Swing of the Latin Bass - Part 1 (book & CD)

Published by ADG Productions
Ray Ramirez - The Swing of the Latin Bass
Beginner/Intermediate level
Language : English and Spanish

Learn the different styles of Afro Cuban and Afro Caribbean Music
Learn to play: Guaguanco, Cha Cha cha, Guajra, Son Montuno, Descarga and Rumba

The Swing of the Latin Bass by Ray Ramirez is a book written with the hope of helping the beginner through advanced upright or electric bass player to play Latin music. The book will introduce many Tumbaos and some of the most used patterns in Latin music including the styles of: Guaguanco, Descarga, Guajira, Cha-Cha-Cha & Son Montuno.

The material in this book has been written in a step by step approach so no previous knowledge of the afore mentioned musical styles is necessary. The CD recording included with the book contains different tumbaos at varying tempos and different progressions to gain more knowledge of the different latin music styles.

• The Latin Bass Book 
• Afro-Cuban Slap Bass Lines
• Afro-Peruvian Percussion Ensemble
• Muy Caliente: Afro-Cuban Play-Along 
• The Swing of the Latin Bass Part 1