Transcription of Chick Corea on Armando’s Rhumba

Transcription of Chick Corea’s solo piano playing of Jazz Salsa tune Armando’s Rhumba Chick Corea did a nice solo piano version of his own composition called Armando’s Rhumba on Legends of Jazz. Here is the youtube video : [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnSC0tRmya4&feature=related] Here’s the transcription of the video from roughly 0m44s to 1m33s : armandos-rhumba-by-chick-corea-part-1 A few points…

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Mambo Influenciado (Take 1)

Jazz Piano Improvisation video and lead sheet of latin tune Mambo Influenciado Mambo Influenciado is a nice and catchy latin tune written by the great Cuban jazz pianist Chucho Valdes. I first came across this song when listening to the Klazz Brothers performing together with cuba percussions. Here’s the video of the Klazz Brothers doing…

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Acoustica Pianissimo Virtual Grand Review and Guide

For many years, pianists had never paid attention to any “piano” instrument that is unreal, until recent years. With the introduction of well designed digital pianos, many piano learners have opted to own an electric-powered piano prior to spending thousands dollars on a real wooden piano. I can see the trend is moving towards “virtual”.…

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