{"product_id":"scales-chords-arpeggios-for-the-puerto-rican-cuatro-samuel-ramos-paperback","title":"Scales, Chords \u0026 Arpeggios 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music with our comprehensive guide to the Puerto Rican Cuatro (Cuatro Puertorriqueño), written by musician Samuel Ramos. This all-encompassing book is your passport to mastering the scales, chords, and arpeggios that define this distinctive instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the basics to the intricacies, everything is laid out clearly in both English and Spanish, providing a bilingual learning experience. Whether you're a novice musician or an experienced player looking to expand your repertoire, this guidebook is designed to help you reach new musical heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart your journey with insightful guidelines on practicing scales, then dive into the heart of the book where every major and minor scale, as well as seventh and diminished arpeggios, are explained in great detail. Each topic is presented in standard notation and tablature (TAB) format, making it easy to follow along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also shines a spotlight on arpeggios, a lesser-known yet crucial element for improvisation on the instrument. Understanding and mastering these can truly set your performance apart, and this guide is here to help you do just that!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear and concise writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage of major and minor scales, chords, and arpeggios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed instructions on seventh and diminished arpeggios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in standard notation and tablature (TAB) format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes guidelines for practicing scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilingual - written in both English and Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for those wanting to improvise \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is more than just a study guide; it's a treasure trove of knowledge from one of the most respected figures in the field. Dive in and enrich your understanding of music and its intricacies. The journey of a lifetime awaits!\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 52\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.11 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 27, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665064517676,"sku":"9781468138757","price":24.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0954\/5772\/files\/gouNr1mePO9781468138757.webp?v=1781608619","url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/scales-chords-arpeggios-for-the-puerto-rican-cuatro-samuel-ramos-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}