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R i t m o s
a m a z i n g
s i g h t r e a d i n g
f o r t h e l a t i n
B a s s
By: GerardoColónOrtiz
Copyright 2006 Gerardo Colón Music International Copyright Secured ANY UNAUTHORIZED USE OR COPYING OF THIS MATERIAL IN WHOLE OR IN PART IS PROHIBITED BY LAW
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R i t m o s
a m a z i n g
s i g h t r e a d i n g
f o r t h e l a t i n
B a s s
By: GerardoColónOrtiz
Copyright 2006 Gerardo Colón Music International Copyright Secured ANY UNAUTHORIZED USE OR COPYING OF THIS MATERIAL IN WHOLE OR IN PART IS PROHIBITED BY LAW
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R i t m o s a m a z i n g s i g h t r e a d i n g f o r t h e l a t i n B a s s
“Ritmos” es un libro que se hizo con el propósito de exponer al bajista a ritmos un poco
más complejos, más sincopados, y como una herramienta vital de nuevo material paralectura a primera vista. Espero lo disfruten, Buena suerte y gracias por apoyar a un autor
independiente. ______________________________________________________________________
The purpose of “Ritmos” is to expose the bassist to more complex, more syncopated
rhythms and as a vital tool of new sight reading material. I hope you enjoy it, good luckand thanks for supporting an independent author.
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Gerardo Colón Ortiz, tiene sobre 25 añosde experiencia tocando el bajo y sobre 18
años arreglando y componiendo salsa y
jazz latino. Nacido en Barranquitas, PuertoRico, él recibió un grado de bachillerato eneducación musical de la Universidad
Interamericana de Puerto Rico en 1988.Mientras atendía al colegio, él también
tocaba con grupos como la banda de jazzde la Asociación de Músicos de Puerto
Rico. Después de graduarse, Colóncomenzó a enseñar en las escuelas públicas
de Puerto Rico, mientras era conocido entremúsicos de la salsa y el jazz, tocando con
orquestas como; Marvin Santiago, Eriguá,Mickey Cora, Joey Hernández, Cuto Soto,
Sammy González y Yambaó. Más tarde seunió a la Banda Guardia Nacional y dirigió
la banda de jazz latino.Hoy día vive en el area de Virginia Beach,
VA y toca profesionalmente con su grupo“The Latin Jazz Note”. El también imparte
clases privadas (bajo, cuatro, teoría eimprovisación) y funciona como instructor
de bajo del, “ Armed Forces School ofMusic”. También ha escrito artículos para
las revistas; The Latin Beat, Downbeat y ElBoricua.com.
Libros de su autoría; Grooving LowUltimate Grooves for Bass y Mambos for
the Salsa and Latin Jazz horn section.
Gerardo Colón Ortiz has over 25 yearsexperience playing bass and over 18 years
arranging and composing salsa and Latin
jazz music. Born in Barranquitas, PuertoRico, he received a Bachelor's Degree inMusic Education from the Interamerican
University of Puerto Rico in 1988. Whileattending college, he could also be found
playing in such groups as the Musician'sAssociation of Puerto Rico's Jazz
Ensemble. Following graduation, Colón began teaching in the public schools of
Puerto Rico, while gaining recognitionamong local salsa and jazz musicians by
playing with such bands as MarvinSantiago, Eriguá, Mickey Cora, Joey
Hernández, Cuto Soto, Sammy Gonzálezand Yambaó. Later on, he joined the
National Guard Band and led its Latin jazzensemble.
Currently, he lives in the Virginia BeachVA area and plays professionally with his
group The Latín Jazz Note . He also gives private music lessons, (bass, cuatro, theory
and improvisation) and functions as the bass instructor at the Armed Forces"
School of Music. Also he is a contribuitorwriter for Latin Beat , Downbeat and El
Boricua.com magazines.Books of his authorship; Grooving Low
Ultimate Grooves for Bass and Mambosfor the Salsa and Latin Jazz horn section.
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Contents
PrefaceSuggestions
Tirándote un beso (cha cha)Gerardo’s tune (salsa/son) conversación
Groove Al Punto (cha cha / son)This page intentionally left blank (t.p.i.l.b)
Coro timbalón
Cha como va
(t.p.i.l.b)Con el son y pa’ lante
Otra vez (son)(t.p.i.l.b)
Recuerdos (salsa/son)
Salsablues
(t.p.i.l.b)
Tumbao criollo
(t.p.i.l.b)Tirándote un beso (TAB)
Gerardo’s tune (TAB)(t.p.i.l.b)
Groove Al Punto(TAB)(t.p.i.l.b)
Coro timbalón (TAB)Cha como va (TAB)
Con el son y pa’lante (TAB)(t.p.i.l.b)
Otra vez (TAB)Recuerdos (TAB)
(t.p.i.l.b)Salsablues (TAB)
Tumbao criollo (TAB)
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3
Prefacio
“Ritmos” es un libro que se hizo con el propósito de exponer al bajista a ritmos
un poco más complejos, más sincopados,y como una herramienta vital de nuevo
material para lectura a primera vista. Los
tiempos de cada canción son moderados.Por supuesto que si quiere exponerse a unreto mayor tóquelos a tiempos más
rápidos. Los estilos, los “Ritmos”incluyen ; chacha, son, salsa etc...También
se incluye un CD, con acompañamientoen un canal y el bajo en el otro para que
así pueda tocar con la grabación. Estánescritos en notación y tablatura. Espero lo
disfruten, Buena suerte y gracias porapoyar a un autor independiente.
También quiero agradecer a mi familia,
mi esposa Clara y mis hijos AstridCarolina, Gerald Alex y Anna Paola por
todo su apoyo durante las largas horas queme tomó preparar este proyecto. Gracias
Paola, por tu ayuda en la revisión ycorrección del texto al idioma inglés. Los
amo mucho.
Gerardo
Preface
The purpose of “Ritmos” is to expose the bassist to more complex, more syncopated
rhythms and as a vital tool of new sightreading material. The tempos in each tune
are moderated. Of course if you want to
expose yourself to a bigger challenge playthem at faster tempos. The styles that“Ritmos” includes are; cha cha, son, salsa
etc…Also a CD is included, withaccompaniment in one channel and the
bass in the other so you can play alongwith it. All the charts are in notation and
tablature. I hope you enjoy it, good luckand thanks for supporting an independent
author.
I also want to thank my family, my wifeClara and my children Astrid Carolina,
Gerald Alex and Anna Paola for all theirsupport during the long hours that it took
me to prepare this project. Thanks Paola,for your help in the revision and
correction of the text to the Englishlanguage. I love you all.
Gerardo
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Sugerencias:
- Los ejemplos dados de deben tocarcon el CD. Si quiere oír el bajo
solamente oiga el canal de la
izquierda, el resto de la banda estáel el canal de la derecha. Tambiénse proveen 10 pistas sin bajo.
- Los tiempos descritos son los
preferidos pero si quiere retarse un poco más tóquelos a tiempos más
rápidos.
Suggestions: 4
-The given examples should be played withthe CD. If you like to hear the bass only
listen to the left channel, the rest of the
band is in the right channel. We also provided 10 tracks minus bass.
-The assigned tempos are preferred but ifyou want to challenge yourself a little
more play them at faster tempos.
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