Course description: Discover (or rediscover) the musical tradition of the Caribbean via a program of structured practical exercises and selected recordings.
Course objectives:
- Introduction to the principle rhythms: percussion (congas, bongo, clave, güiro, timpani) and bass (played on the piano)
- Discover (or rediscover) traditional sala harmonies, etc.
- Progressive set of exercises designed to teach the student how to play salsa piano “montunos”.
Level required: Piano Level 1 minimum