The Brazilian Guitar
Master Brazilian rhythms on the guitar in a dynamic group setting with lots of individual attention. We will cover bossa nova, samba, partido alto, baião, marcha, frevo, xote, afoxé, maxixe, tango brasileiro, and choro. The class also explores classical technique, jazz harmonies, form and analysis, and arranging for solo guitar. This class is for advanced guitarists who either read well or have a working knowledge of jazz chords.
Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30pm ET (4:30-5:30 PT) from November 24, 2021 to January 26, 2022.
Next class begins March 21, 2022 6:45 ET
Cost: $50/session if paid in full (12 sessions) by November 24, $60 per class after Nov 24 or to pay per class.
To register fill out the form below and send payment to: https://www.paypal.me/richrellim
Master Brazilian rhythms on the guitar in a dynamic group setting with lots of individual attention. We will cover bossa nova, samba, partido alto, baião, marcha, frevo, xote, afoxé, maxixe, tango brasileiro, and choro. The class also explores classical technique, jazz harmonies, form and analysis, and arranging for solo guitar. This class is for advanced guitarists who either read well or have a working knowledge of jazz chords.
Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30pm ET (4:30-5:30 PT) from November 24, 2021 to January 26, 2022.
Next class begins March 21, 2022 6:45 ET
Cost: $50/session if paid in full (12 sessions) by November 24, $60 per class after Nov 24 or to pay per class.
To register fill out the form below and send payment to: https://www.paypal.me/richrellim
Class Schedule
Week 1: Bossa Nova: the basic pattern, chord anticipation, learning jazz chords.
Tune: Manhã de carnaval (Black Orpheus)
Week 2: An organic approach to arranging bossa nova for solo guitar
Tune: Chega de Saudade (No More Blues)
Week 3: The Tamborim pattern, bossa nova variations and samba grooves
Tunes: Aquarela do Brasil (Brazil)
Week 4: Samba variations, partido alto
Tune: Incompatibilidade de Gênios
Week 5: The tresillo, choro, maxixe and tango brasileiro
Tune: Corta Jaca (Gaúcho)
Week 6: Chord inversions and choro baixaria
Tune: Vibracões by Jacob do Bandolim
Week 7: Baião
Tune: Asa Branca
Week 8: Baião Variations
Tune: Feira de Mangaio
Week 9: Brazilian Carnaval: marchas and frevos
Tune: Bandeira Branca, Vassourinha
Week 10: Xote
Tune: Xote das Meninas
Week 11: Putting it all together: arranging and improvisation
Week 12: Putting it all together: arranging and improvisation
Final class concert: Feb 6 2022 at the Balanced Guitar Coffee House
Tune: Manhã de carnaval (Black Orpheus)
Week 2: An organic approach to arranging bossa nova for solo guitar
Tune: Chega de Saudade (No More Blues)
Week 3: The Tamborim pattern, bossa nova variations and samba grooves
Tunes: Aquarela do Brasil (Brazil)
Week 4: Samba variations, partido alto
Tune: Incompatibilidade de Gênios
Week 5: The tresillo, choro, maxixe and tango brasileiro
Tune: Corta Jaca (Gaúcho)
Week 6: Chord inversions and choro baixaria
Tune: Vibracões by Jacob do Bandolim
Week 7: Baião
Tune: Asa Branca
Week 8: Baião Variations
Tune: Feira de Mangaio
Week 9: Brazilian Carnaval: marchas and frevos
Tune: Bandeira Branca, Vassourinha
Week 10: Xote
Tune: Xote das Meninas
Week 11: Putting it all together: arranging and improvisation
Week 12: Putting it all together: arranging and improvisation
Final class concert: Feb 6 2022 at the Balanced Guitar Coffee House
Registration
To register, fill out the form below and send payment through Zelle (preferred), Paypal, Venmo or a credit card:
Zelle: 240-498-8365
Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/richrellim
Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2093149996449792507
Zelle: 240-498-8365
Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/richrellim
Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2093149996449792507