Mastering Latin Piano Grooves: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide with Online Video Lessons, Demos & Backing Tracks Paperback – April 7, 2025

Unlock the infectious rhythms and rich harmonies of Latin piano with this comprehensive step-by-step guide. Mastering Latin Piano Grooves is the ultimate resource for pianists looking to dive into the world of montunos, bossa nova, cha-cha, merengue, and more—whether you're a beginner to Latin styles or an experienced player looking to refine your technique.This book takes a hands-on approach, breaking down complex grooves into simple, easy-to-follow steps. You'll learn how to develop authentic Latin piano patterns, improvise over classic progressions, and apply your skills to real-world musical settings. Each lesson is reinforced with Call & Response exercises, in-depth explanations, and detailed transcriptions to help you master the style with confidence.What’s Inside:✔️ Step-by-step lessons on montunos, bossa nova, cha-cha, merengue, and more✔️ Call & Response exercises to develop rhythmic accuracy and improvisation skills✔️ Arrangements of well-known tunes with backing tracks for play-along practice✔️ Advanced voicings and reharmonization techniques for jazz and contemporary settings✔️ Access to online video lessons and demos to reinforce each conceptWhether you're comping in a band, arranging Latin-infused jazz, or simply exploring a new genre, Mastering Latin Piano Grooves provides the essential tools and techniques you need. Start your journey today and bring the passion and energy of Latin music to your playing!Perfect for jazz pianists, composers, and any musician looking to master authentic Latin rhythms.Table of ContentsYour First Latin Groove, The Cha-Cha (Cha)How To Play Bossa NovaPlaying MerengueYour First Montuno, “Conga”How to Play Montuno with TumbaoAdvanced Latin Groove, “Caribe” IntroAdvanced Latin Groove Part 2, “Caribe” MontunoHow to "Montuno" Any Song (“Satin Doll”)Left Hand Voicings on Blue BossaThe 7-Step Improvisation MethodApplying the 7-Step Improvisation Method to Blue BossaArrangements & SolosOne Note Samba (Arrangement and Solo)Rootless Voicings in “Blue Bossa”Montuno w/Tumbao Over the Circle of 5thsRootless Voicings In “Desafinado” Read more