Publisher: Mel Bay
Level: Beginning-Intermediate
With notation, tablature and chord symbols

A guide to some of the techniques needed for "getting into latin jazz guitar."
There are 5 independent sections:
• References and definition of terms
• exercises and/or pieces which demonstrate various guitar techniques
• examples of common Rasgueado patterns
• the "Riverboat Suite" studies for developing rhythmic ability and appreciation
• pieces in a variety of different Latin styles


The CD gives a clear idea of what is required for players and teachers of all levels. There are a variety of patterns which are employed in the different styles of music; the examples show how to "get into" some basic forms.
All the techniques described are playable on the fingerstyle guitar, and the pieces themselves are selected and arranged with performance in mind.