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Santana - Corazon Espinado - Guitar Tab

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About Corazon Espinado

Corazón Espinado is a Latin rock collaboration between Santana and Maná that showcases the fusion of traditional Latin rhythms with electric guitar. The track became a major hit, winning Record of the Year at the 2000 Latin Grammy Awards. Its infectious percussion and rhythmic guitar work make it an excellent piece for learning how to blend melody with Latin grooves on electric guitar.

  • Features a collaboration between Santana and Latin rock group Maná, blending two styles of Latin rock.
  • Won Record of the Year and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2000 Latin Grammy Awards.
  • The song emphasizes rhythmic guitar patterns that complement traditional Latin percussion instruments.

How to Play Corazon Espinado

Tuning: E Standard · Key: A minor · Tempo: 96 BPM

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 96 BPM to build it up to tempo.

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