72 a St - Guaracha Javier Zalba

The "Guaracha" combines the Son with rhythmical elements of the Rumba complex. It represents traditional Cuban dance music that can either be performed with vocals or interpreted instrumentally, as is done in this case. The Guaracha is a cheerful rhythm that is played very fast. When performing this rhythm, it is of utmost importance especially to the harmonic rhythm section to maintain the tempo and the groove ( or marcha as the Cubans say). The saxophone section should pay special attention to the accents and to playing the syncopations, or offbeats, short. (Further information on this technical aspect can be found in the book Sax Soneando the Saxophone in Popular Cuban Music, also published by Advance Music.). The Mambo (comparable to a riff in jazz) can be repeated several times with a number of soloists relieving one another at performing this part. Thus, more variety is added to the theme. The bandleader finally decides when to go into D.C. to finish the theme. If desired, it is also possible to perform the Mambo one final time after the last solo and then go into D.C.

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The "Guaracha" combines the Son with rhythmical elements of the Rumba complex. It represents traditional Cuban dance music that can either be performed with vocals or interpreted instrumentally, as is done in this case. The Guaracha is a cheerful rhythm that is played very fast. When performing this rhythm, it is of utmost importance especially to the harmonic rhythm section to maintain the tempo and the groove ( or marcha as the Cubans say). The saxophone section should pay special attention to the accents and to playing the syncopations, or offbeats, short. (Further information on this technical aspect can be found in the book Sax Soneando the Saxophone in Popular Cuban Music, also published by Advance Music.). The Mambo (comparable to a riff in jazz) can be repeated several times with a number of soloists relieving one another at performing this part. Thus, more variety is added to the theme. The bandleader finally decides when to go into D.C. to finish the theme. If desired, it is also possible to perform the Mambo one final time after the last solo and then go into D.C.