Description

Brazilian Piano instructs on various captivating Brazilian musical styles, including choro, samba, and bossa nova. It begins with rhythmic training aimed at cultivating the essential groove characteristic of Brazilian music. Following this, examples are presented to expand a rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary applicable when performing the original songs that follow. In addition to providing tracks for the examples within the book, the online audio offers ensemble recordings that enable improvisation during the middle chorus. Further variations of the ensemble pieces are included in the online media accessible through the My Library feature on a computer. This resource also features artist interviews and biographies.