Publisher : Alfred Music
Jose Luis Quintana "Changuito" & Chuck Silverman

This text teaches timbales as played by the master percussionist Changuito. Topics include set-up, tuning, the clave, fills, independence exercises, listening recommendations, and a glossary of terms.
Various styles are studied such as Danzon, Abanico, Cha-Cha-Cha, Mambo, Pilon, Mozambique, Merengsongo, Conga, 6/8 Rhythms, Timba, Songo, Laye, and Afro-Cuban. Examples on the Audio Online are performed by Changuito.

Sample Pages

• Conga Masters: Changuito and Giovanni Duets DVD - 40%
• Changuito A Master's Approach to Timbales
• Play Timbales Now: The Basics & Beyond 
• Close-up on Bongos and Timbales DVD
• Giovanni Hidalgo: In the Tradition (DVD) - 40%