Master Classes

Orlando offers group master classes of classical marimba and Afro-Cuban music and Classical Percussion. All clinics are geared for a particular age level-from college level classes to middle school students. Below is an outline for his most popular class in Middle and High school presentations.
For more information, e-mail at orlandocotto@gmail.com.

Technique: scales, arpeggios, modes, musicality
Students most lean a etude “Motivo de Son” free downloadable from this site
The concept of playing with the Afro-Cuban Son and Rumba Clave
How to apply the bass Tumbao and Montuno from the piano into the marimba
How to apply the clave into the marimba Tumbao and Montuno
Developing independence with the bass Tumbao playing by the left hand and
soloing with the right hand

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Equipment

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Equipment List

Orlando Cotto’s Equipment List for Percussion/Marimba Master Classes

Yamaha Marimba 6000 or 5100
LP Matador Wood 11″ Quinto
LP Wood 11 3/4″ Conga
LP Wood 12 1/2″ Tumbadoras
LP Cajón
DW 5000 Cajón Pedal
LP Gajate Bracket “2 of Them”
LP Salsa “Uptown” Timbale Cowbell
LP Salsa Cha-Cha Cowbell, Low Pitch
LP Jam Block Medium Pitch-Red
LP Jam Block High Pitch-Blue
DW 5000 Single Bass Drum Pedal “2 of them”
DW 5000 Hi-Hat Cymbal Stand
Snare Drum 14×5.5 with Stand
Floor Tom 14 or 16 inches