{"product_id":"puerto-rican-cuatro-method-samuel-ramos-9781468143522","title":"Puerto Rican Cuatro Method: Samuel Ramos","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnleash the \u003cb\u003ehidden musician\u003c\/b\u003e within you with the \u003ci\u003ePuerto Rican Cuatro Method - Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e! This instructional book, a perfect follow-up to Volume 1, is designed for those who have a passion for Puerto Rican music and are ready to elevate their cuatro playing to a higher level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthored by the accomplished musician and educator, Samuel Ramos, this volume provides invaluable insights into the intricacies of cuatro playing. Samuel Ramos urges you to become your own creative musician, not one that plays only what's in the notes. This book is all about exploration and challenging yourself to go beyond boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003ePuerto Rican Cuatro Method - Volume 2\u003c\/i\u003e is presented in both standard notation and tablature (TAB) format, and is completely bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing you to choose your preferred learning language. Dive into a vast repertoire of music theory, scales, and exercises, designed to challenge you and foster exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSongs Covered in the Book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerpetual Motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeis Marumba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAguinaldo Jíbaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeis Enramada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEl Coquí\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAguinaldo Lamento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Four Seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeis Joropo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlma Boricua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeis Habanero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecuerdos de Borinquen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAguinaldo Cagüeño\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalitos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAguinaldo Yumac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpromptu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeis Montuno\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMis Amores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeis Mariandá\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa Borinqueña\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeis Montebello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEl gallo, la gallina y la guinea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAguinaldo Costanero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeis de la Campiña\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Entertainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeis Bayamonés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeis Chorreao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEl Vigoroso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpanded Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEasy to understand: \u003c\/b\u003e The book utilizes both standard musical notation and tablature (TAB) for clarity. It includes detailed explanations of essential techniques such as tremolo, slurs (hammer-ons and pull-offs), and vibrato, along with fretboard diagrams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWider range of topics: \u003c\/b\u003e Beyond a varied repertoire of traditional Aguinaldos and Seises, the book delves into diverse genres like Danzas, Foxtrot, and Ragtime. It covers various musical scales, including Chromatic, Major, Minor, Pentatonic, Blues, Diminished, and Wholetone. You'll also find comprehensive sections on chords, major sevenths, arpeggios, and diminished arpeggios. Additionally, the book provides historical context and biographies of \"Cuatro Masters\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBilingual - English and Spanish: \u003c\/b\u003e The entire book, including instructional text, song titles, and technical terms, is presented in both English and Spanish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGives tips on playing the Cuatro: \u003c\/b\u003e The guide offers practical advice on practicing scales effectively, techniques for playing fast, tips for public performance, and essential guidance on when and how to change your strings for optimal instrument resonance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAllows you space to explore: \u003c\/b\u003e Samuel Ramos encourages musicians to go beyond the notes, fostering creativity and improvisation, urging them to find unique patterns and turn them into exercises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet this amazing combination to lead you along the path of musical discovery and you'll find that there's a hidden musician somewhere inside you! All you need to do is order the \u003ci\u003ePuerto Rican Cuatro Method Book - Vol 2\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel Ramos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/28\/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 9781468143522\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":45096904818803,"sku":"9781468143522","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_8b83d1b3-16e2-4d47-852d-e7f5a02152a3.jpg?v=1781289788","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/puerto-rican-cuatro-method-samuel-ramos-9781468143522","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}