The Latin Real Easy Book (C version)

The Latin Real Easy Book (C version) by Various. Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Latin Jazz. Fake Book (spiral bound). 275 pages. Published by Sher Music Company (SR.LREBC).

Afro-Cuban classics, Brazilian music and Latin jazz tunes, designed for classroom or professional use. Most tunes never seen in print before!

Presented in "Real Easy" format: Tune on one page, educational material on each facing page.

Expand your band's repertoire with the vibrant, life-affirming sounds of LATIN MUSIC!

Two books in one!
--Part I - Easier Tunes, for High School (or even Middle School) ensembles.
--Part II - More Challenging Tunes, for College or Professional use.

Like earlier "Real Easy Books," the educational material tailored for each tune includes: Scales for soloing, Piano voicings, Guitar voicings, Sample bass parts, etc.

When needed, there are separate rhythm section charts &/or horn harmony charts to help your band play authentic-sounding versions of the tunes.

The Rhythm Section Appendix gives the student a complete overview of all the major Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythmic styles, and sample parts for each player. So no prior experience with Latin music is necessary to start having fun!