{"product_id":"classical-music-for-the-puerto-rican-cuatro-samuel-ramos-paperback","title":"Classical Music for the Puerto Rican Cuatro: Samuel Ramos - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSamuel Ramos\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Classical Masterpieces on the Cuatro Puertorriqueño\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassical music has a unique power to touch the soul-but when those timeless melodies are played on the Cuatro, it feels like holding divinity in your hands.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented by \u003cb\u003e4Jibaro\u003c\/b\u003e and authored by \u003cb\u003eSamuel Ramos\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eClassical Music for the Puerto Rican Cuatro\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just a songbook; it is a bridge between the elegance of European traditions and the vibrant heart of Puerto Rican culture. Samuel Ramos has dedicated his career to reviving the beauty of the Cuatro Puertorriqueño, and through this instructional series, he shares his expertise to help you master the world's most beloved compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock the Secrets of the Masters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany musicians shy away from classical music, believing it to be too complex or intimidating for novices. This book shatters that myth. Samuel Ramos simplifies the learning process, breaking down intricate themes into easy-to-grasp instructions that help you retain what you learn. Whether you are a beginner or looking to expand your repertoire, you will find yourself playing like a pro in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume is packed with \"classical classics\" rearranged specifically for the unique voice of the Cuatro, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRomance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFür Elise\u003c\/b\u003e (Beethoven)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Four Seasons\u003c\/b\u003e (Vivaldi)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd a host of other popular classical themes!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures Designed for Every Musician: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual Format: \u003c\/b\u003e Every piece is written in both \u003cb\u003eStandard Notation and Tablature (TAB)\u003c\/b\u003e, making it accessible regardless of how you prefer to read music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep-by-Step Guidance: \u003c\/b\u003e Clear, easy-to-understand language that guides you through the intricacies of each arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Building: \u003c\/b\u003e Each theme is selected to help grow your talent and technical proficiency on the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Connection: \u003c\/b\u003e Support the mission of bringing the Cuatro-the national icon of Puerto Rico-to the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnce you start this journey, Bach and Mozart won't just be names in a history book-they'll be your new best friends.\u003c\/b\u003e Bring the elegance of the concert hall to your fingertips. Add \u003ci\u003eClassical Music for the Puerto Rican Cuatro\u003c\/i\u003e to your library today and start playing the music that has moved the world for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamuel Ramos, born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, started playing the guitar with his father at the age of 12. At the age of 15, he discovered the cuatro and began taking lessons with Norton Torres. As a high school student, he joined the school's rondalla (an instrumental group) playing both guitar and cuatro. Samuel holds a BA in music education from Antillean Adventist University in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, with a major in classical guitar. He studied under the tutelage of Dr. Jacques Landre. In 1999, he recorded his first instrumental CD for solo guitar, Meditando en la Cruz (Meditating on the Cross), He joined the faculty of the Juan Morel Campos Performing Arts School in Ponce, as a strings instructor. He later became an assistant professor of guitar at the Inter-American University of San German, Puerto Rico. He also served as a public school music teacher for 6 years in Lajas, Puerto Rico Samuel resides in Winter Haven, Florida with his wife Brenda and two sons, and currently teaches elementary music for the Polk County School of Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 28, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665051115564,"sku":"9781468145892","price":24.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0954\/5772\/files\/QjxauyXUfJ9781468145892.webp?v=1781608578","url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/classical-music-for-the-puerto-rican-cuatro-samuel-ramos-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}