Description
Giovanni carries out three variations of the Bomba-Sicá pattern, in the “Loíza” style. In this exercise, he shows you at a slow tempo the Bass, Slap, Finger, Open beats and which hand combinations he uses. In the third exercise, there is a 6/8 combination.
Commentary:
Now let’s jump to Loíza style. In Loíza, we play the Sica differently than in Santurce. The Sicá goes like this, 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4….. Slow, 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4…. Now the Yubá, the 6/8 of the Bomba for Loíza is, like, between a 6/8 and 4/4 patterns, right? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3, 4…
Demo (Solo) Mozambique B – 8158 – E
The master Giovanni plays a fifth DEMO-SOLO with variations on the Mozambique pattern to demonstrate how you can apply all of these exercises, maintaining one line on the Cha-Cha cowbell with the right hand and improvising with the other on Timbales. Co
Demo (Solo) with cymbal – 8159 – E
The master Giovanni plays a sixth DEMO-SOLO with variations on Mambo or Jazz to demonstrate how you can apply all of these exercises, maintaining one line on the cymbal with the right hand and improvising with the other on Timbales. Commentary: Then whe
Song in 7/4 – 8180 – E
Here you have the first of Giovanni’s songs, with Josep M. Kitflus (piano) and Carles Benavent (bass,) in 7/8. In these songs he shows you how to practically apply his concept on Congas in patterns as well as in solos. Commentary: Now, a new song
