Books
I also write. Mostly instructional books on Cuban music, usually with the players themselves. They live over at Salsa Blanca if you're curious.
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Cuban Fake Book 2025 Edition
74 Cuban standards spanning son, bolero, danzón, contradanza and more.
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Cuban Masters Series: Piano
with Emilio Morales
Authentic Cuban piano styles, from montuno variations on, with maestro Emilio Morales.
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Cuban Masters Series: Cuban Bass
with Jiovanni Cofiño
The rhythms of Cuban bass, led by Jiovanni Cofiño.
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Cuban Masters Series: The Cuban Tres
with Leonel González
How to play the Cuban tres correctly, from a master of the instrument.
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Essentials of Cuban Hand Percussion
with Gilberto Noriega
Claves, güiro and the hand percussion that forms the rhythmic backbone of Cuban music.
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The Afro-Cuban Folkloric Musical Tradition Complete Guide
A study of Cuban folkloric music with detailed notation and cultural context.
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Guitar Chord Bible
768 guitar chords, from basic majors to jazz voicings. No music reading required.
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Children's Book of Christmas Carols
Modern notation with chords and guitar parts, lyrics included.
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