{"product_id":"puerto-rican-cuatro-method-samuel-ramos-9781468118094","title":"Puerto Rican Cuatro Method: Samuel Ramos","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Puerto Rican Cuatro Method Vol. 1 book - your gateway to the enchanting world of music. As you flip its pages, you'll be captivated by the eloquent writing of renowned guitarist and Cuatro player, Samuel Ramos, with editing credits to Luis Torres. The \"\u003ci\u003eMétodo de Cuatro Puertorriqueño\u003c\/i\u003e\" is a comprehensive guide, uniquely presented in both English and Spanish, echoing the rich cultural heritage of Puerto Rico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTailored for beginners, this book offers a wealth of knowledge in an uncomplicated manner. It navigates through various aspects of music, from theory, scales, and chords to danzas and classical music. It starts from scratch, explaining the components of a Cuatro and the correct posture for playing, laying a solid foundation for aspiring musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book employs notation and tablature formats, providing chords for each song. It includes a range of popular tunes, from 'Jingle Bells' and 'Fur Elise' to '\u003ci\u003eSeis Celinés\u003c\/i\u003e'. Its unique selling point lies in the detailed, step-by-step instructions, ensuring no crucial information is overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step learning process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive guide for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilingual - English and Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear and easy to understand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbark on an exciting journey of learning the Cuatro and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing Puerto Rican heritage with this book. Consider it your ultimate resource for mastering the Cuatro!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Luis Torres,Samuel Ramos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.19d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781468118094\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSamuel Ramos, born in Newark, New Jersey, started playing the guitar with his father at the age of 12. At the age of 15, he discovered the cuatro and began taking lessons with Norton Torres. As a high school student, he joined the school's rondalla (an instrumental group) playing both guitar and cuatro. Samuel holds a BA in music education from Antillean Adventist University in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, with a major in classical guitar. He studied under the tutelage of Dr. Jacques Landre. In 1999, he recorded his first instrumental CD for solo guitar, Meditando en la Cruz (Meditating on the Cross). He joined the faculty of the Juan Morel Campos Performing Arts School in Ponce, as a strings instructor. He later became an assistant professor of guitar at the Inter-American University of San German, Puerto Rico. He also served as a public school music teacher for 6 years in Lajas, Puerto Rico. Samuel resides in Orlando, Florida with his wife Brenda and two sons, and currently teaches elementary music for the Orange County Public Schools of Florida.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45092459282547,"sku":"9781468118094","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_34f83a9c-43bd-4ef6-8daa-7f8ba146639d.jpg?v=1781201103","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/puerto-rican-cuatro-method-samuel-ramos-9781468118094","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}