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« on: March 18, 2003, 11:42 AM » |
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Hi Percussionists!
For a school big band concert I am to be the percussionist. For some reason the band leader is a Timbale lover and always wants me to play little 1,2,3 bar "solos" (mid.-fast tempo).
I already tried a lot but I am just wondering if somebody has any good suggestions or tips concerning those little "solos".
I am also interested in what you would recommend to play on Timbales for "Tequila" (which clave, etc.).
Thanks a lot,
Felix
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« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2003, 11:56 AM » |
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A current book/CD that I would recommend is:
Changuito - A Master's Approach to Timbales
Not only are techniques discussed, but also a wide variety of styles and fills are demonstrated.
There are a lot of other books out there which you can check out, but this one is the most modern ... and it comes with a CD. If you need more suggestions let me know and I'll post other books I have in my library on the subject matter.
As far as which clave to use on "Tequila" ... that's up to you and what you hear. The Son or Rhumba in 3:2 would probably work best. I like the Rhumba 3:2 with a more progressive cascara cowbell patter, because it sounds hip. That tune has more of a straight Cha-Cha-Cha feel ... which means straight quarter-notes on the small "Cha-Cha" cowbell, so if you use that I would probably play a 3:2 Son clave pattern.
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« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2003, 03:39 PM » |
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I'd also recommend listening to music with timbale solos -- the Mambo Kings soundtrack is a good place to get started, and is a really fun album to listen to, as well.
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« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2003, 01:30 PM » |
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Listening samples... also check out... Maraca y Otra Vision Los Van Van Irakere Klimax You'll here some of the best timbale playing with these guys. Also, check out www.timba.comEnjoy! -John |
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« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2003, 08:04 AM » |
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listen to anything with these guys playing timbales, they are the top cats in the salsa business
Marc Quinones
Tito Del Gracia
Luisito Quintero
Robert Villera
Ralph Irrizary
Just to name a few.
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« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2003, 04:16 AM » |
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Go to the Lp web site ( www.lpmusic.com i think). There are some written solos and you can take some good ideas. Or www.chucksilverman.com is another good site. Good luck Bye Mauro  |
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« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2003, 08:43 AM » |
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Congaplace.comLook up Timbale Book
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« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2003, 08:29 AM » |
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« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2003, 10:48 AM » |
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i wish mom had let me play percussion when i was in middle school. i was forced into trumpet and i sucked. always had a flare for percussion...
anyways, the topic, you could just make your own solo...
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« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2003, 02:01 PM » |
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The perfect timbale solo goes a little something like this:
Flak! dittle-dee-dee Flappity flappity flap flap.
diddle-ittle- ittle- diddle-ittle-ittle dlop dlop dlop!
Poombley-akka-takka. Flak! Flak. Itty-Ak!! Piddley pap pap pap pap pappa akka-takka. Flak! Flak. Itty-Ak!!
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« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2003, 02:43 PM » |
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The perfect timbale solo goes a little something like this:
Flak! dittle-dee-dee Flappity flappity flap flap.
diddle-ittle- ittle- diddle-ittle-ittle dlop dlop dlop!
Poombley-akka-takka. Flak! Flak. Itty-Ak!! Piddley pap pap pap pap pappa akka-takka. Flak! Flak. Itty-Ak!!
Oh come on - that's so old school! Anybody who knows anything these days knows that you only play three paps after the Piddley. Four paps is the sure sign of an amateur. Sheesh. |
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« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2003, 04:57 PM » |
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Anybody who knows anything these days knows that you only play three paps after the Piddley. Four paps is the sure sign of an amateur. Sheesh.
Thats what happens when people download tabs from the net. People need to listed and transcribe for themselves.  |
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