--- product_id: 44538518 title: "Language of the Masters: Etudes and Transcriptions of 10 Great Latin Percussion Artists" price: "¥11171" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/44538518-language-of-the-masters-etudes-and-transcriptions-of-10-great store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Language of the Masters: Etudes and Transcriptions of 10 Great Latin Percussion Artists **Price:** ¥11171 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Language of the Masters: Etudes and Transcriptions of 10 Great Latin Percussion Artists - **How much does it cost?** ¥11171 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/44538518-language-of-the-masters-etudes-and-transcriptions-of-10-great) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Transcriptions of three classic conga, timbales or bongo solos from each of the following percussionists: Armando Peraza, Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Manny Oquendo, Tata Guines,Guillermo Barreto,Johnny Rodriguez,Yeyito,Mongo Santamaria,and Orestes Vilato. . .(Plus a BONUS Giovanni Hidalgo transcription.)---Additionally, the book includes: 1)Unique etudes written by the author summarizing the style of each artist; 2)A 16-page explanation on how to incorporate the information contained in these transcriptions into your own playing; and 3)Easily downloadable play-along tracks for each etude on the downloads page at shermusic.com --- This book is the first collected, comprehensive analysis of all these great masters of Latin percussion --- It is perfect for intermediate to advanced percussionists to learn salsa and Latin jazz by studying the major figures in the genre --- This is the ideal book for student and academic auditions absolutely the first of its kind! Review: Amazing resource for soloing in latin music - First of all, anything that Michael Spiro is involved in is worth checking out! He consistently puts forth material that is not just highly educational and fun, but done professionally and always with a refreshingly logical progression of ideas. In this book, he presents transcribed solos from various masters of several latin percussion instruments. As a conga player, I have learned SO much about the styles of the Tata Guines, Mongo Santamaria, and Ray Barreto. By studying the solos, you gain tremendous insight into their 'signature licks', how everything fits into clave, and most importantly, you learn the common language shared by all these master musicians. And the etudes are wonderful, they really capture the individual style of each artist. Can't recommend this more if you are studying latin music and especially if you are trying to learn how to express yourself on your chosen instrument. It's about standing on the shoulders of those who came before you, and this book will help you do that. Review: but it is a detailed book full of great transcriptions, etudes - This book is not a bag of coffee, but it is a detailed book full of great transcriptions, etudes, and instruction on percussion soloing in Salsa music. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,301,940 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #316 in Percussion Songbooks #656 in Music (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 19 Reviews | ## Images ![Language of the Masters: Etudes and Transcriptions of 10 Great Latin Percussion Artists - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HWqE2RvWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing resource for soloing in latin music *by D***R on May 30, 2021* First of all, anything that Michael Spiro is involved in is worth checking out! He consistently puts forth material that is not just highly educational and fun, but done professionally and always with a refreshingly logical progression of ideas. In this book, he presents transcribed solos from various masters of several latin percussion instruments. As a conga player, I have learned SO much about the styles of the Tata Guines, Mongo Santamaria, and Ray Barreto. By studying the solos, you gain tremendous insight into their 'signature licks', how everything fits into clave, and most importantly, you learn the common language shared by all these master musicians. And the etudes are wonderful, they really capture the individual style of each artist. Can't recommend this more if you are studying latin music and especially if you are trying to learn how to express yourself on your chosen instrument. It's about standing on the shoulders of those who came before you, and this book will help you do that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ but it is a detailed book full of great transcriptions, etudes *by M***R on November 7, 2017* This book is not a bag of coffee, but it is a detailed book full of great transcriptions, etudes, and instruction on percussion soloing in Salsa music. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by M***N on January 10, 2018* excellent acquisition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/44538518-language-of-the-masters-etudes-and-transcriptions-of-10-great](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/44538518-language-of-the-masters-etudes-and-transcriptions-of-10-great) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-24*