Som de Carrilhoes, Brazilian Choro

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SOM DE CARRILHOES, Joao Pernambuco

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Brazilian Chôro $

Chôro, is the name given to a typical Brazilian musical style, and the group of musicians that performs it. Generally speaking, chôro is an urban instrumental dance. It was very popular in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the 1970s. The musicians played the flute, clarinet, tuba, and a brazilian type of guitar similar to the ukulele and percussion. The tunes were usually European in origin although towards the first half of the 20th Century, Brazilian tunes were the main influence. Throughout the 20th Century, Chôro passed to other Southamerican countries where it evolved in Maxixe, Samba and Tango.

The word Chôro means To Cry in portuguese. Therefore, the rhythmic figure which is present throughout the piece, represents the sniffing produced by a person when crying.

This is one of the most beautiful Chôros of all times. It is a favorite by audiences worldwide.

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Analysis:
6=D means that string 6 is tuned down from a low E to a low D. Hear how to do this by clicking on the real audio
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