Transcripción-análisis interpretativo del percusionista Samuel Formell en los temas “De la Habana a Matanzas”; “Anda, camina Juan”, y “Legado opening”

Abstract

This document shows a brief historical overview of Cuban music, covering the music genres that preceded the songo and the Cuban timba, with the purpose of delving into the analysis of the transcriptions of Samuel Formell on the drums-timbal in songs from the orchestra Los Van Van, analysis carried out in the present work. Considering the scarcity of transcriptions material from prominent drummers and the lack of documentation, especially on the hybrid drums-timbal, these transcriptions have been made to provide an analysis that can offer additional tools to performers. Samuel Formell is a renowned performer in these musical genres and in this instrument (drums-timbal) in particular and also comes from a distinguished heritage and is currently part of the Van Van orchestra, to which the creation of the songo and the inclusion of the batería.timbal in this format is attributed. Despite the limited information available on his interpretation, it is essential to document his contribution for future generations and for our current understanding.