to attend G.I.T (Guitar Institute of Technology), where he studied with Joe Diorio, Joe Pass, Ron Eschete, Howard Roberts, Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale, and many others. Guitarist, arranger and composer, Nelson Faria was born in Belo Horizonte, MG (1963), and when he was a child he moved to Brasilia, OF, where he began his guitar lessons. Ioio (song & accompaniment example) 5 Frevo variations.īaiao por acaso (song & accompaniment example) 7 Baiao. Marceneiro Paulo (chord melody example) 5 Choro variations. Influenciado (song & accompaniment example) 5 Choro variations.
Triste (chord melody example) 6 bossa nova variations. Tristez (chord melody example) 17 samba variations.Īntes Tarde (song & accompaniment example) 6 bossa nova variations. So te esperando (Song & accompaniment example) 17 samba variations. I'm sure those who work with this volume will benefit greatly." This talented musician and dedicated music professor has a deep knowledge of Brazilian music and its rhythmic, melodic and harmonic subtleties." Joe Diorio - "Nelson Faria's book is a welcome addition to the guitar literature. Make good use of this excellent musical book!" Toninho Horta - "Nelson Faria was the right person to write this book, which contains examples and transcriptions of Brazil's greatest guitarists. With talent and clear information, Nelson will help guitar players all around the world to enjoy all the pleasures of this wonderful instrument.
The art of playing "Violao" looks simple, but it isn't and this book shows how to assimilate and how to understand this art.
Leny Andrade - "When I think about Brasil, I think about "Violao" (that's what we call the nylon string guitar in our country). Also includes short transcriptions of guitar parts as recorded by Toninho Horta, Joao Bosco, Joao Gilberto, etc. Many variations of basic comping patterns written out, each with complete chord voicings.
) Comes with a CD of Nelson demonstrating each exercise, plus a tune in each style. A complete guide to playing guitar accompaniment and chord melodies in various Brazilian styles (Samba, Bossa Nova, Frevo, etc. 139 Pages.īy one of Brazil's best new guitarists. Endorsed by Tonino Horta and Joe Diorio, among others. Nelson has been singer/songwriter Joao Bosco's accompanist for many years, one of the most prestigious gigs in Brazil. There are also fingerboard diagrams for people who are not great readers. On the accompanying CD, Nelson plays each exercise so the student can clearly hear and see what his role in this beautiful music is. This is the only book on the market designed to show guitarists how to play authentic accompaniments in all the main Brazilian styles. Contiene 84 esempi di Samba, Choro, Bossa, frevo, Baião.