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Ultimate Latin Riffs

for Guitar
by Joe N. De Sa
Featuring Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Cha Cha, Songo,

Bomba, Cumbia,Calypso styles
isbn 1-882146-37-9
Front Cover Artwork: Jim Stubbington
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Notes About The Book

The Ultimate Latin Guitar Riffs instructional book was an idea brought to me by my
friend and publisher Andrew Gordon. A.D.G. Productions had already published the Ultimate
Latin Riffs For Piano & Keyboards book by Carlos Campos and Andrew asked me to work on a
guitar version as I had done previously with another book. He told me to have absolute freedom to
compose and arrange my own examples based on the chord progressions and rhythm tracks from
the piano book. That sounded like an exciting idea...a Contemporary Latin Guitar book.
Many of my brain storm sessions with Andrew, were about the concept of mixing both traditional
and modern approaches to Latin styles with the usage of both acoustic and electric guitars.
Guitarists such as Carlos Santana, Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia, Helio Delmiro, Baden Powell,
Laurindo De Almeida, Toninho Horta, Toquinho, Paulinho da Viola, Ginga, Rafael Rabelo, Charlie
Rodriguez, Issac Oviedo, Mr. Lucca Sr. and Leo Brower were the primary sources of understanding
the complexities and simplicities of the Latin Guitar style.
The arrangements in this book progressively reflect the many aspects of the Latin Guitar
styleboth rhythmically and harmonically, starting with an understanding of the Clave, being played
with standard guitar voicings using a typical 2/3 clave pattern.
Rhythm
The Clave is a two measure rhythmic pattern that repeats throughout the song and is the
foundation of Afro-Cuban music. It can be interpreted in two different versions the 2/3 and the 3/2
Clave. The Clave is the driving force behind the beat which holds the polyrhythmic structure of
Afro-Cuban/Caribbean music together including Salsa, Mambo, Songo, Cha Cha, Son, Bomba,
Merengue, Cumbia, Calypso styles. Brazilian styles such as Samba, Partido Alto and Bossa
Nova, which will be presented in a subsequent guitar book, also have their distinct character which
is different from the styles mentioned above, as they do not follow the 2/3 and 3/2 clave pattern.
When inverted or switched, whereby measure 1 becomes measure 2 and measure 2 becomes
measure 1, the Clave changes the whole feel of the music (melodically, rhythmically and
harmonically) in order to accommodate the two measure pattern. See example below:

Please note that in the beginning of the recording of each example, there is a Clave pattern
(usually 2/3) along with the 1, 2, 3, 4 count to aid in the process of understanding the Clave. Once
the pattern is internalized by either clapping or tapping it, the Clave will become second nature and
the inversion to the opposite 2/3 or 3/2 Clave, will be less challenging to interpret.
Harmony
The usage of triads (3 note chords) are constant in this style whether apeggiated and/or strummed
over a Clave pattern. Major, Minor, Dominant, Half Diminished and Diminished 7th chords or 4
Part chords can also be played as 2 or 3 part chords, according to taste. Note that chords and single
lines are used on the same riff to emphasize a particular passage or to create two distinct characters
within the same riff.
Practice
When practicing these examples, first read through the chord progression and make sure you
learn the chords before playing along with the CD. Once you have familiarized yourself with the
chords, try to play along with the CD, listening carefully to the Clave (at the count off).
Certain chord passages may seem awkward at first because of the tempo, however I have tried to
keep the chord voicings within a range so they can be easily interpreted on the staff and tablature
as well as the fingering. My advice is to look for the highest and lowest notes within the voicings
or single lines for a better placement of the fingering on the fretboard.
When playing chords, the fingering options may be limited, whereas single lines (solos), can have
up to 6 different fingering options. To find the most suitable fingering options, its important to be
able to identify the highest and lowest notes (as mentioned above) that need to be played and their
locations on the neck of the guitar.
The use of a metronome will be very important in practicing these riffs at a slow tempo, gradually
increasing the tempo until you are able to play along with the rhythm tracks of the CD.
Recording Of The Riffs

To record this project, I spent time researching the guitar toneof many Latin guitarists and
found that I should record the guitar in its most organic form with the minimum amount of signal
processing whether played acoustic or electric.
The recording process included a Mac G4 and Digidesign M-Box audio interface with MOTU
Digital Performer used for tracking and mixing as well as Finale for the music score.
The electric guitar riffs were recorded on a PRS solid body guitar with humbucker pick ups
strung with Ernie Ball Power Slinky strings (.11 - .48) and a Fender Stratocaster strung with
Beefys Slinky strings (.11 - .54). The effects used were limited to only reverb, compression, phase
and a tube screamer with all riffs captured by a Shure SM 57 microphone on the grill of a 1"x12"
all tube combo amp.

The acoustic guitar riffs were recorded on the ever amazing Multiac Grand Concert guitar made by
Godin Guitars, strung with hard tension Pro Arte nylon strings. All the examples were recorded in
stereo with the left channel through an acoustic guitar amp and the right channel via a direct box,
also with a minimum amount of reverb.
Listening Suggestions
Listening to different Latin artists (not necessarily guitarists) is crucial in order to gain more
knowledge of the Latin Style. You can find many titles at your local music store or online using
the keywords Afro-Cuban Music, Afro-Caribbean Music, Puerto Rican Music, Brazilian
Music, Latin Music.
The artist that first comes to mind when most of us think about Electric Guitar in Latin Music
is Carlos Santana. Some of the characteristic elements found in his style are, long sustained notes,
bend phrasing, short and accented right hand patterns, octaves and parallel 6ths.
Carloss ability to fuse the elements stated above with contemporary pop and rock music is
something to pay close attention to. The lead guitar sound is very textured and dramatic while the
rhythm cycles between active high gained power chords and short 8th note triad accents around the
Clave. Album suggestions: Havana Moon, Viva, Moon Flower, Abraxas, Borboleta.
Another name that comes to mind is Al Di Meola. Al has an incredible sense of tone and
rhythm in both acoustic and electric guitars. He combines the technique found in traditional Spanish
Flamenco in the adventurous Jazz Rock fusion idiom by using complex voicings, fast hand muted
scale runs, impeccable uniformity in arpeggiated passages and incredibly precise right hand picking
technique.
Album suggestions: Elegant Gypsy, Splendido Hotel, Electric Rendevouz, Di Meola Plays Piazzolla,
Tour De Force. I also strongly recommend his albums with Paco De Lucia and John McLaughlin:
The Guitar Trio and Friday Night In San Francisco.
The styles presented in this book have been strongly influenced by both these guitarists who have
recorded songs such as Evil Ways, Europa, Oye Como Va, Viva, Black Magic Woman, Elegant
Gypsy Suite, Whether you play electric or acoustic and prefer Salsa over Cha Cha, I encourage you
to try and master all the examples in the book to excel in all the various Latin guitar styles.

About the Author

Joe De Sa is a guitarist, composer, arranger and teacher based
in Los Angeles. His first book 100 Ultimate Jazz Riffs for
Guitar released in 2004, was the first in a series of books to
be published by ADG Productions. A graduate from the
Berklee College Of Music with a major in Professional
Music, Joe focused his studies in arranging, production and
improvisation, graduating with honors in 1999. Joe is
currently working on a forthcoming instructional DVD for
guitar and currently teaches at the Canoga School of Music.
He also has a roster of artists whom he tours regularly with
and is associated with Yellow Green Productions and The
Brasil Brazil Show.
You can learn more about Joe De Sa and his music on the
web at
http://go.berkleemusic.com/joedesa
Thanks To...
Andrew Gordon for his friendship and trust in me, and my capacity to get the work done, for
sequencing the rhythm tracks, for playing piano in all examples and for the opportunity.
Carlos Campos for paving the way with his incredible knowledge and talent shared through his
books.
Jerry Steinholtz for the inspiring conversations during our unplanned encounters at the coffee shop
and musical expertise.
Anella De Sa, my wife for reminding me to take breaks and never ending support and love.
Also thanks to my family.

Special Thanks
A very special thanks goes to Mario Biferali, Fred DiSanto and Joey Greco at Godin
Guitars, you guys rock ! And so do your guitars ! Also thanks to Katherine Calder-Becker.
Joe De Sa plays Godin Multiac Grand Concert Guitars

Last but not the least

To my friend Edward Neil Young. (Ed Young), you departed so quickly and unexpectedly,
that I never had a chance to thank you for the great opportunity you gave me to be a teacher at
Canoga School of Music. Thank you so much ! I will always remember to keep smiling brother !

Latin Riff 1
Salsa CD track # 1 & 2
2/3 Clave
Arranged by Joe De Sa
q
# c j j
G D7 G
&

T 3
4
3
4
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
4 4 4
A 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5
B 5 5
# j j
G D7 G
&
3 3 1 1 1 1 3 3
4 4 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4
5 5 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5
5 5
#

G D7 G
& J J
8 8 7 7 7 7 7 8 3 3
7 7 5 5 5 5 5 7 4 4
9 9 7 7 7 7 7 9 5 5
# j

G D7 G G
ww
13
& J w
w
~~~~
3 3 1 1 3 7 10 8 3
4 4 2 2 2 2 5 7 7 4 4
~~~~
5 5 4 4 4 4 7 9 9 5 5
5 5
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Latin Riff 2
Salsa CD Tracks # 3 & 4
2/3 Clave
q
j
Gm D7 Gm
b #
&b c #

J
3
T 3
3
3
3
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
3
3
3 3
A 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 5 5
B 5
#
#
Gm D7 Gm
b b
5
&
J J
3 6 5 5 5 6 5 6 3 3
3 8 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 3
3 7 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3
5 8 7 7 7 7 7 5 5 5
j
#
Gm D7 Gm
b
&b #
9
3 3 3 3 3 7 7 8 8 8
3 3 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 7
5 5 4 4 4 7 7 8 8 8

b # # ww
Gm D7 Gm Gm
b J ww
13
& J w
w
3 6 5 5 5 6 5 10 6 3 3
3 8 7 7 7 7 7 11 8 3 3
3 7 5 5 5 5 5 12 7 3 3
5 8 7 7 7 7 7 5 5
5
3

7
Latin Riff 3
2/3 Clave Arranged by Joe De Sa
q
bb c j . j j j j j j j
Gm D7 Gm
& ..
w # ..# w
J J
T 3
3 3 4 4
5 5
3
5 5 5
3
3 3
3
3
A 5 5 4 4 5
B 5 5 5 5
3 3
bb j . j j j j j j j
Gm D7 Gm
& .. w # ..#
J w
J
3 3 4 4 3 3 3
3 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3
5 5 4 4 5
5 5 5 5
3 3
j j j j j
D7
j j
Gm Gm
j
b # j
b J
9
& w ..
.. J w
J
3 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 3 3 3
3 3 7 7 7 3 3
3 5 5 3 3
5 5 5 5
3 3 3 3
bb j . j j j j
Gm D7 Gm Gm
j j j j
13
& w # #
..
.. J
J
3 3 3 3
3 3 5 5 5 5 5
5 4 4 5 3 5 5
5 5 5 5 5
3 3 3
8
Latin Riff 4
q
# c
A m7 D7 A m7 D7
& j j
. # . #
T 2 2
A 2 2 2 2
B 5
5
2 3 4 5
5
2 3 4
#
A m7 D7 A m7 D7
j j .

5
& #
. #
2 2
2 2 2 2 4 5 6
5 5
5 2 3 4 5
# .. .. .. ..
A m7 D7 A m7 D7
& . . . .
9
J . . J . .
J J J J J J
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
7 7 7 4 4 4 4 4 7 7 7 4 4 4 4 4
# .. ..
A m7 D7 A m7 D7 A m7
& . .
13
J . . J
J J J J . #
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
7 7 7 4 4 4 4 4 7 7 7 4 7
7
2 3 4 5
9
Latin Riff 5
2/3 Clave
q B b7 Eb B b7 Eb
j j j j j j j j .
bb c . j j . . .
.
& b
J J J J
1 3 1 3
T 3
1
3 3
1
4 4
3
4 4
3
3
1
3 3
1
4 4
3
4 4
3
A 3 3 3 5 5 5 3 3 3 5 5 5
B
B b7 Eb B b7 Eb
j j j j j j j j j j j j
bb b . . . .
5
&
J J J J
1 3 1 3
3 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 3
1 1 3 3 1 1 3 3
3 3 3 5 5 5 3 3 3 5 5 5
B b7 b b7 b
j j j E j j j B j j j E j j j
b b b . . . .
9
& J J J J
1 3 1 3
3 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 3
1 1 3 3 1 1 3 3
3 3 3 5 5 5 3 3 3 5 5 5
B b7 Eb B b7 Eb
j j j j j j j j j j j Eb
b . . . . .
& b b .. ..
13

J J
1 1 3 3 1 1 3 3
3 3 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 4
1 1 3 3 1 1 3 3 3
3 3 3 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5

10
Latin Riff 6
2/3 Clave
q Arranged by Joe De Sa
# c j j j w j j j
E m7 B7
& w

J # J #
T 0
0 0
0
1 0 0
0 0 0 2
0 0
2
1 0 0
2 2 2
A 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1
B
# j j j w j j j

E m7 B7
5
& # J #
J
2
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2
2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1
# j j j w # j j j
E m7 B7
w
J
9
& J
3 5
3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4
4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5
2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4
j
# j j j j j j
# . #
E m7 B7 E m7
w
.
13
& J
3 5 8 8 7 3
3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 7 7 3
4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 8 8 4
2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 7 7 2
11
Latin Riff 7
2/3 Clave
q
j j j j
j j j j
C F G C F G
&c J
.
J

J
.
J
J J
T 8 8
9
8 8
9
6 6
5
8
7
8
7
8 8 8 8 8
9
8 8
9
6 6
5
8
7
8
7
8 8 8
A 10 10 10 7 7 9 9 10 10 10 7 7 9 9
B
j j j j
j j j j
C F G C F G
& . .
5
J J J J J J
8 8 8 8 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 6 6 8 8 8 8 8
9 9 5 7 7 9 9 5 7 7
10 10 10 7 7 9 9 10 10 10 7 7 9 9
j j j j
j j j j
C F G C F G
. .
9
& J J J J J J
8 8 8 8 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 6 6 8 8 8 8 8
9 9 5 7 7 9 9 5 7 7
10 10 10 7 7 9 9 10 10 10 7 7 9 9
j j j j j j j j
C F G C F G C

& . J . J
13
J J J J
8
8 8 8 8 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 8
9 9 5 7 7 9 9 5 5 7 7 9
10 10 10 7 7 9 9 10 10 7 7 9 9 10

12
Latin Riff 8
2/3 Clave
q
bb c # # #
Gm D7 Gm
& J J J J J J J J
6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6
T 8
7
8
7
8
7
8
7
7
5
7
5
7
5
7
5
7
5
7
5
7
5
8
7
8
7
8
7
A
B

bb # # #
G D7 Gm
5
& J J J J J J J J
6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6
8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8
7 7 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 7
D 7 G m
# J # J #
Gm
b J J
&b J J J J
9
10 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 10 6 10
11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 8 11
12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 7 12

Gm

bb J # J # J J # J J
D7 Gm Gm
13
& J
13 13 11 10 8 8 8 11 11 10 8 10 6 6 1 3
11 11 10 10 10 10 10 11 8 3 3
12 12 11 11 11 11 11 12 7 3

13
Salsa
Latin Riff 9
2/3 Clave CD Tracks # 17 & 18
B b6
q
j j j j j j j j j j j # j j j j j
F7
b b c
&

1 3 3 1 1 3 3 1 1 3 3 4 5 5 3 3 5
T 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 3
4
5
4
5
A
B
b
j j j j j j j j j j j j j j j j
F7 B 6

b
b
b
5
&
5 3 3 5 5 3 3 5 5 5 5 4 3 3 1 1 1
4 4 4 4 4 3 3
5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3
B b6
j j j j j j j j j j j # j j j j j
F7
b b
9
&
1 3 3 1 1 3 3 1 1 3 3 4 5 5 3 3 5
3 3 3 3 3 4 4
3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5
B b6 b
j j j j j j j j j j j j j j j j
F7 B
bb # b
13
&
5 3 3 4 5 5 3 3 5 5 5 5 4 3 3 1 1 1 1
4 4 4 4 3 3 3
5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3

14
Latin Riff 10
q
# c # # ..
G Maj7 B m7 E7
& J J J J J J J J J J .
2 2 0 2 0 2 5 5 2 4 4 0
T 3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
A
B
#

A m7 A m7 D7
5
& J J J J J J J J J J J
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2
5 5 3 5 5 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 3
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
# # # ..
G Maj7 B m7 E7
9
& J J J J J J J J J J .
2 2 0 2 0 2 5 5 2 4 4 0
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
#
A m7 A m7 D7 G Maj7
13
& J J J J J J J J J J J
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 0 2 2
5 5 3 5 5 3 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 3
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4
5
15
Salsa
Latin Riff 11
2/3 Clave CD Tracks # 21 & 22
q
j j j
C

Am D m7 G7 C Am D m7 G7
c

&
J
3 0 1 1 1 1 0
T 5
5
1
2
3
2
3
2
3
0
3
0
1
0
1
2
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
A 2 3 3 3 3 3
B
j
j j j .
C C7 F Fm E m7 A7 D m7 G7
& .. b .. . b .. b .
#
5
J J J J J J J J J
3 3
5 5 5 1 1 1 0 2 2 3
5 3 3 2 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 5 5 4 4
5 5 5 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3
A G 7

C Am D m7 G7 C m D m7
& J
9
3 5 5 5 7 7 8 8 10 10 10 13
5 5 6 6 8 8 8 10 10 10 12 12
5 5 5 5 7 7 9 9 10 10 12 12
b b ..
C C7 F Fm E m7 A7 D m7 G7 C6
# n J .
&
13
J J J J J J J
8 6 6 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 5 5 7 7 8
8 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 10
9 9 9 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 6 6 5 5 7 7 9
10
16
Latin Riff 12
2/3 Clave
q A b m7 D b7
bb b c J J
F m7 G m7 C7
b n . n.
& b J J J J J J
4 6 6 4
T 5
6 4 4
4 7 7
6 5
3 3
A
B
B b7 E b m7 A b7 D b Maj7 ()
G m7 b 5
( )
C7 b9
. n.
J J J #
F m7
b b b b J b J J J
5
& J
4 4 8 8 4 8 8 9 12 15 15 13
6 7 7
5

b C7 b9 ()

F m7
J
D 7
J
1

b
& b bb J J J J J J J J J n n J J
9
13 16 15 13 13 13
13 13 16 13 16 18 1818(16) 13
15 13
12 14 15
A b m7 D b7
b
bb b b J J
F m7 G m7 C7
J b n . n. J
13
& J J J J
4 7 7 4 6 6
6 4 4 6 5
5 4 7 7

17
Latin Riff 12
B b7 E b min7 A b7 D b Maj7 () ( )
. n.
G m7 b 5 C 7 b9
bb b b J J J J J #
F min7
J J
17
& J
4 4 8 8 4 8 8 9 12 15 15 13
6 7 7
5
D b7 ()
C 7 #9

J J
F min7 1

b
& b bb JJ J J J J J J J n n J J
21
13 16 15 13 13 13
13 13 16 13 16 18 1818(16) 13
15 13 13
12 14 15
b b b
F min6
b
25
&
13
15
18
Latin Riff 13
Salsa CD Tracks # 25 and 26
2/3 Clave
q
Palm Mute |
w w w
C7
&b c
sl.

J
sl.
T 58 8 8
7 5 3 3 5
A 7 5 7
B
C7 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
w w w w
&b
5
5 5 5 5
C7 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Palm Mute

w w w
|

sl.
&b
9

J
sl.
58 8 8 5
7 5 3 3 5 7
7 5 7
~~~

1
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.

J
.
C7 C7
J J J
& b .
13
18 18
5 8 11 11 13 13 15 17 20 20
5
19
Latin Riff 14
2/3 Clave
# j j
E F
j j
& c .. # J J J

.
.
T 4 4 4 4 5 5
A 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 3
B
.

G F E
.
# w ..
5
& J J
.
.
3 6 5
4 5 4 5 4
5 3 7 6 6 6
7
E F
& J J
9
J J
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 7 7 7 5 4 5
7
J J j J j
#
G F E E

# J J
13
& J
4
8 6 6 5 5 5 6
7 5 5 4 4 5 4
7 7 6 6

20
Latin Riff 15
q E7

Am B7 E7
& c # # J # # J # b J
J J
T 6
4
5 3
5 2 5
3 4 4
2
4 4 5
4 7
4
7
A 6 4 6
B
Dm Am B7 E7
b # # #
5
& J J # J # J
4 4 4 4 5 4 5
7 7 6 5 5 7 2 4 7
3 7 7 4 6
7
E7 Am B7 E7
b
& # J # J # # J #
9
5 4 4 4 4 5 4
4 7 7 5 5 7 2 4 7 7
6 7 4 6
7

Dm Am B7 E7 Am
b # # .
& J J # J #
13
5
3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5
7 7 6 5 5 2 4 7 5
3 7 7 4 6
7

21
Salsa
Latin Riff 16
2/3 Clave CD Track # 31 & 32
q Bb

F F7 C F
b # J J J

&b c J J J J
J J J J
5 5
T 6
5 8 7 7 8
5
5
6 8 6
5
A 8
B
Bb
b # j j .
F F7 C F
b j
J
5
& J J J J J J
6 5 5
5 8 7 7 8 5
8 5 7
8
8
Bb

F F7 C F
b J b J J #
J J
J J J J
9
& J J
5 5
6 5 6 8 6 6 6 6
5 8 7 7 8 5 5 5
8
Bb B bm
b n
F F7 C F F6
b b J . j j ..
& b J J J J J J
13
8 6 4 5
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Latin Riff 17
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Latin Riff 18
CD TRacks # 35 & 36
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Latin Riff 19
Mambo CD Tracks # 37 & 38
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Latin Riff 20
Mambo CD Tracks # 39 & 40
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Latin Riff 20
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Latin Riff 21
Songo CD Tracks # 41 & 42
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Latin Riff 22
3/2 Clave
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Latin Riff 23
Songo CD Tracks # 45 and 46
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Latin Riff 24
2/3 Clave
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Latin Riff 25
CD Tracks # 49 & 50
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Latin Riff 26
Cha Cha CD Tracks # 51 & 52
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Latin Riff 27
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Latin Riff 28
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35
Latin Riff 29
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36
Latin Riff 30
Son CD Tracks # 59 & 60
2/3 Clave Arranged By Joe De Sa
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37
Latin Riff 31
CD Tracks # 61 &62
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38
Latin Riff 32
CD Tracks # 63 & 64
Bomba Arranged By Joe De Sa
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39
Latin Riff 33
CD Tracks # 65 & 66
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40
Latin Riff 34
CD Tracks # 67 & 68
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41
Latin Riff 35
CD Tracks # 69 & 70
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42
Latin Riff 36
CD Tracks # 71 & 72
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43
Latin Riff 37
CD Tracks # 73 & 74
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44
Latin Riff 38
CD Tracks # 75 $ 76
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45
Latin Riff 39
CD Tracks # 77 & 78
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Latin Riff 39
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Latin Riff 40
CD Tracks # 79 & 80
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Latin Riff 41
CD Tracks # 81 & 82
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13
8 11
8 11 9 8 11 8 9 10 11 11 11
8 10 10 8

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Latin Riff 42
CD Track # 83 & 84
Merengue
b C .. j j j
D7 Gm
& b # J J
J
.
.
T 5 5 7 7
A 7 4 7 7 8 5 8 8
B
b j j j
D7 Gm
b . ..
5
& # J
.
5
7 4 7 7
5 7 7 3
5
7 7 3
5
7 7
8 .
j j j
D7 Gm
b
&b J J
9
# J
5 5 7 7
7 4 7 7 8 5 8 8
D7 Gm
b j j j
b #
13
& #
3
2 3 3 3
5 5 2 3 5
7 4 7 7

50
Latin Riff 43
CD Tracks # 85 & 86
Merengue
q

# C J
G D7 Arranged by Joe De Sa
& J J J
7
T 7 7
8
7
8
7
810 10 10 10 8 8 8 7 7 7
9 7 7
A
B
#

G D7

J J
5
& J
J
7 8 8 8 7
8 8 810 10 10 10 7 8 10 7 8
7 7 7 7

#
G D7

J J
9
& J
J
7
8 8 810 10 10 10 8 8 8 7 7 7
7 7 7 7 9 7 7
#
J
G D7 G
J J
13
& J
7 8 8 8 7 7
8 8 810 10 10 10 7 8 10 7 8 8
7 7 7 7

51
Latin Riff 44
CD Tracks # 87 & 88
Cumbia
q
j j j j

F C
& b c . . . .
1 1 3 5 1 1 3 5 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 3
T 2 3 5 2 3 5 0 2 3 0 2 3
A
B
j j j j

F C
b
& . . . .
5
1 1 3 5 1 1 3 5 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 3
2 3 5 2 3 5 0 2 3 0 2 3
j j j j
F C
& b J
9
J J J
1 1 1 1 3 5 1 1 1 1 3 5 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 3
2 2 2 3 5 2 2 2 3 5 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 2 3
j j
F C F
& b J J J
13
1 1 1 1 3 5 1 1 1 1 3 5 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 3 1 0 1
1
2 2 2 3 5 2 2 2 3 5 0 0 0 2 3 0 2 3 2 0 2

52
Latin Riff 45
CD Track # 89 & 90
Cumbia
Eb Bb Eb
q
b c ... .. .. ..
b . . .
& b J J J
J
3 3 4 6 6 6 6 4 3 3
T 4
3
4
3 5
6
7
6
7
6
7
6
7 5
4
3
4
3
A
B
Eb Bb Eb
.. .. .. ..
bbb . .
J
. .
5
& J J J
3 3 4 6 6 6 6 4 3 3
4 4 6 6 6 6 4 4
3 3 5 7 7 7 7 5 3 3
Eb Bb Eb
.. .. .. ..
bbb . J .
J
. .
9
& J J J J
3 3 4 6 6 6 6 4 3 3
4 4 6 6 6 6 4 4
3 3 5 7 7 7 7 5 3 3
Eb Bb Eb Eb
.. ..
bbb
..
.
. . .. j
.

13
& J J J J J J
3 3 4 6 6 6 6 4 3 3 1 3
4 4 6 6 6 6 4 4 4
3 3 5 7 7 7 7 5 3 3 1 3
53
Latin Riff 46
CD Tracks # 91 & 92
Calypso
q E b6 B b7 E b6 B b7
b
& b b C J J J J J J J J J
T 4
3 5 5 3
3
3 5 5 3
4
3 5 5 3
3
3 5 5 3
3
A 5 5
B
E b6 B b7 E b6 B b7
b bb nnb
5
& J J J J J J J J J
4 3 4 3 3
3 5 5 3 3 5 5 3 3 5 5 3 3 5 5 3
5 5

F6 C7 F6 C7
b J J J J
9
& J J J J J
6 5 6 5 5
5 7 7 5 5 7 7 5 5 7 7 5 5 7 7 5
7 7

F6 C7 F6 C7 F
b
13
& J J J J J J J J J
6 5 6 5 5 6
5 7 7 5 5 7 7 5 5 7 7 5 5 7 7 5 5
7 7 7

54
Latin Riff 47
CD Tracks # 93 & 94
Calypso
q
j
## C w
D Bm G A7
& w
J J J
T 3 3 5 7 7 5 7 8 7 7 5 5 7 3
A 4 4 5 7 7 5 7 9 7 7 5 5 7 4
B
# # j j w
D Bm G A7
w
5
&
J J J
3 3 3 5 7 7 5 7 8 7 7 5 5 7 3
4 4 4 5 7 7 5 7 9 7 7 5 5 7 4
w
D Bm G A7
## w
J J J J
9
&
10 10 12 14 14 12 14 15 14 14 12 12 14 10
11 11 12 14 14 12 14 16 14 14 12 12 14 11
w
D Bm G A7 D
## w J
& J J
13
J J
10 10 10 12 14 14 2 3 5 7 7 9 10 12 10 10
10
11 11 11 12 14 14 2 4 6 7 7 9 11 12 11 11

55
Latin Riff 48
CD Tracks # 95 & 96
Calypso
q

C6 G7 C6 G7
&C J J J J
J J
3 5 7 7 7 5 7 3 5 7 7 7 5
T 5
5
5
5
6
7
6
7
6
7
6
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
6
7
6
7
6
7
A
B
# # # # # #
D6 A7 D6 A7
J J
5
& J J
5 7 9 9 9 7 9 5 7 9 9 9 7
7 7 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 8 8 8 8
7 7 9 9 9 9 9 7 7 9 9 9 9

C6 G7 C6 G7
J J J J J J
9
&
3 5 7 7 7 5 7 3 5 7 7 7 5
5 5 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 6 6 6 6
5 5 7 7 7 7 7 5 5 7 7 7 7
# # # # # #
D6 A7 D6 A7 C
J J J J
13
& J J
5 7 9 9 9 7 9 5 7 9 9 9 7 8
7 7 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 8 8 8 8 8
7 7 9 9 9 9 9 7 7 9 9 9 9 9

56
Latin Riff 49
CD Track # 97 & 98
Samba Cruzado
q ( ) ( ) j D 7(b9)
A m7 b 5 j
j j
D 7 #9
.. b .. j j j
G m9 C9
b
& b c # . # ..

5 5 5 3
T 4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
5
6
5
6
5
4
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
A 5 5 5 7 4 4 4 4 5 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
B 0 0 5 5 3 3
( )
A m7 b 5
j j j j j j j
.. .
D7 G m9 C9
b b
5
& # . # ..

4 4 4 6 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2
0 0 5 5 3
3 3 3
( )
A m7 b 5
j ( ) j D 7(b9)
D 7 #9 j
j j j j j
.. b ..
G m9 C9
b ..
& b
9
# . # .. .

5 5 5 3
4 4 4 4 6 6 6 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
5 5 5 7 4 4 4 4 5 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
0 0 5 5 3 3
( )
A m7 b 5
j j j j j j j
.. .
D7 G m9 C9 F Maj7
b ..
& b

13
# . # .. ..
.
0
4 4 4 6 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
0 0 5 5 3
3 3 3 1

57
Latin Riff 50
CD Track # 99
Partido Alto
q
C # m7
j j j j j n
D m7 D m7
...
& b c .
#

T 5
5
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
A 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
B 5 5 5 5 5 0 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 4
E b9
j j j j
6 6
.. n
C m7 D9
b .. b
& b b

5
b .. b b .. #

3 4 3 4 3 3 4 3 4 6 5
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 4
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 4
3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 6 5
3
C # m7
j j j j j
.. n
D m7

& b
9
.. #

5 6 5 6 5 5 6 5 6 5 6 5
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
5 5 5 5 5 0 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 4
B b Maj7
b 13
j j j j
b ... b b
C m7 C m7 F 7# 9
b .. b
& b b
13
b .. b .. b

3 4 1
3 4 3 4 3 3 4 3 4 4 2 3
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 3
3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 1
3

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Ultimate Latin Riffs for Guitar is a book written by Joe

N. De Sa. This book provides an extensive study into
various Latin guitar styles including: Salsa, Mambo,
Merengue, Calypso, Cha Cha etc.
These exciting 50 examples will have you spending
many enjoyable hours learning the intricacies of Latin
guitar playing. The book is transcribed note for note
from the superbly recorded audio CD. Each example is
recorded twice, the first version with guitar, piano, bass
and drums and the second version with just piano, bass
and drums so that the guitarist can practice along with
the rhythm section.
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