Bachata Music Breakdown En Vivo
Understand the musicality and fundamentals of bachata (The Original Live Bachata Breakdown Session in the Dominican Republic)
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Bachata Timing. First, I want to tell you exactly who I'm writing this note for: attention bachata dancers of all skill levels, dance instructors, musicians, and music lovers!
I have found something that we all can use. I know that for fact because I am a bachata enthusiast just like you.
Testimonial:
"I bought this CD at the Houston Bachata Weekender and its taken my bachata dancing to another level. Its helping to train my ears on the subtle intricacies of the music. Its similar to salsa in that once you understand the ingredients of the music it becomes A LOT more fun to dance to because you actively hear the timing of each instrument. Its now much easier to freestyle and have fun with bachata instead of dancing to the same beat counts every time. Carlos is a really cool guy and its great that he put this together." - John (pittysteel)
Why do You need a Bachata Timing Course?
There are many reasons to buy this bachata music timing CD/course. Here are just a few examples:
- You want to learn to dance modern or dominican style bachata with more confidence and musicality.
- You want something to get you to ‘feel’ the music regardless of whether its Joan Soriano type bachata, Aventura, etc.
- You want to get a break down of bachata music timing so you can understand the music.
- You want to understand the timing with the music to help you with your footwork and styling during the dance.
- You want to practise at home to the timing music tracks to make sure you are dancing on-time to the music.
- You want to teach your dance students about the different instruments and rhythms in bachata music.
- You want to hear beautiful sensual bachata music. Simply great music. The kind that will make you stop and make a bachata shower face!
Chances are, if you are a “beginner” today,the idea of dancing bachata to a different timing is completely new to you. And I’m not surprised. Not surprised at all.
But, you know what? Carlos Cinta and Joan Soriano are here to help you demystify bachata music.
That’s right. Pretty much everything you need to know to make you a better bachata dancer is right there in the music. FEEL THE MUSIC.
This course includes sections in English and Spanish. Subtitles included for clarity.
Carlos Cinta and Joan Soriano along with the master musicians that record with Aventura and Monchy y Alexandra present a live breakdown of the essential elements of a bachata song instrument by instrument.
Bachata Breakdown En Vivo demonstrates the basic rhythms of Derecho, Majao, and Mambo with step by step instruction of the bongo, guira, bass, rhythm guitar, and lead guitar (requinto) patterns. Produced by Carlos Cinta and Benjamin de Menil with music by Joan Soriano "El Duque de la Bachata"
Joan Soriano "El Duque De La Bachata" is a phenomenal guitarist and singer of bachata songs. Soriano lives in Villa Mella, an impoverished town in the Dominican Republic, where he develops his music and basks in his heritage. Soriano specializes in the unique genre of “Dominican bachata,” which reflects an important part of Dominican culture. Bachata songs often tell tales of romance, sadness, and heartbreak, aiming to evoke strong emotions in their listeners using all central musical components – lyrics, melody and rhythm. Even those who don’t know Spanish can connect to Soriano’s special brand of World Music. Soriano is also a practitioner of Afro-Dominican traditional “‘palo” and “gaga” styles which he incorporates into bachata, creating a musical blend influenced not only by Latin cultures, but also from Africa, Europe, Latin America and Caribbean cultures. Soriano developed an interest in playing music as a young boy in his hometown, where he made his first guitar out of a metal box and fishing line. He began by starting a band with his siblings, and eventually started performing with some of the Dominican Republic’s greatest classic merengue and bachata musicians. Today, he is globally recognized for his talent.Bachata songs often tell tales of romance, sadness, and heartbreak, aiming to evoke strong emotions in their listeners using all central musical components – lyrics, melody and rhythm. Even those who don’t know Spanish can connect to Soriano’s special brand of World Music. Soriano's music appears on the iASO Records label and has performed many concerts to thrilled audiences at bachata festivals around the world. |
Your Instructor
Carlos Cinta, the creator of the international bestselling DVD series Bachata Thrillogy, is a bachata dance instructor and teacher of bachata musicality workshops worldwide. For more than 17 years, he has helped people throughout the world discover and enjoy bachata music to the full potential of their own creativity by understanding the music and connecting with their partner. He has appeared on YouTube in many bachata videos, some of which have gone viral. Carlos makes dancing bachata fun and easy to understand.
Course Curriculum
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StartIntro to Bachata Breakdown En Vivo (9:44)
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StartMajao (7:36)
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StartFrom Derecho and Majao to Mambo Rhythm Sections (10:01)
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StartThe Full Song Breakdown Part 1 (5:51)
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StartThe Full Song Breakdown Part 2 (4:39)
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StartBachata Dance Contest in DR (4:06)
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StartBloopers (2:26)
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StartBonus: Joan Soriano Live in Concert (12:31)
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Start01 Timing on 1 (Amor de niño) (3:33)
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Start02 Bongos timing on 1 (1:45)
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Start03 Timing on 2 (Solo tú) (4:00)
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Start04 Bongos timing on 2 (2:17)
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Start05 Timing on 3 (Su lado de cama) (4:53)
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Start06 Bongos timing on 3 (2:33)
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Start07 Timing on 4 (Solo tú) (1:50)
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Start08 Bongos timing on 4 (1:27)
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Start09 Su lado de cama w- synco bass count (2:13)
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Start10 Bass sample (1:30)
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Start11 Bass w- synco count (1:30)
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Start12 Bongos sample (1:35)
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Start13 Bongos w- counts (1:35)
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Start14 Güira sample (1:24)
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Start15 Güira w- counts (1:24)
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Start16 2nd guitar sample (1:10)
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Start17 Lead guitar sample (1:43)
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Start18 Su lado de cama - Breakdown (4:56)
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Start19 Qué pasará mañana - Breakdown (4:30)
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Start20 Su lado de cama (4:55)
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Start21 Bendita nena (3:03)