SECTIONONE .

THE TLMBAO BASSLINE

CHAPTERONE - The Basic Tumbaoand its Maín Variations
The simolestversion of the most basicAfro-Cuban bassline. the tumbao.is as follows:

Practicethis rhythm along with Track #2 until eachnote is played with rhythmic authority.You might
"1", then the "and of
try accentingone of the beatsin eachbar for a while, then a different one (e.g. first the
"4", etc.) This track usesmostly roots and fifths in the bass so you can focus completely on
two", then the
rhythmic accuracy.Here, and throughoutthe book, we havetranscribedOscar'splaying on the accompanying
CDs for you to study and play along with. After doing that, however,\r/estrongly suggestthat you improvise
your own lines using the basic ideasand rhythms being presented.

CD One
TRACK #2
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