A First Book of Latin Music: For the Beginning Pianist with Downloadable Mp3s

From the ancient Spanish ballad
Roman Castillo
to
La Paloma,

El Choclo,

La Cumparista,
and other tango tunes, this beginner’s compilation abounds in zesty, traditional music. More than two dozen simplified renditions of beloved songs also include
La Cintura,
an Ecuadorian folksong; the ever-popular
La Cucaracha ; the Mexican hat dance; and songs such as
La Golondrina,

Cielito Lindo,
and
Las Mananitas.
Selections range from all around the Latin countries of the New World, from Peru’s
Llanto del Indio
and Brazil’s
Tico-Tico
and
La Nau Catarineta
to the popular Argentine melody,
Subo, Subo. All of the selections are specially arranged so that beginning pianists of all ages can find the rewards and satisfaction of being able to play popular music. In addition, free downloadable MP3s of each piece will help familiarize players with the music.