Brazilian Music Workshop: Book & CD

Name: Brazilian Music Workshop: Book & CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 01-ADV18001
Price: 36.95 USD
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By Antonio Adolfo

Item: 01-ADV18001

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Brazilian Music Workshop concentrates not only on the Brazilian styles which are played extensively around the world, but also on those which are rarely heard outside the country. Explanations are accompanied by hundreds of written and recorded examples, and the discussion of each style concludes with a complete composition. An extensive discography, glossary, biographies, and photos of Brazilian artists are included.

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Series: Advance Music

Publisher: Advance Music

ISBN10: 3-892212-31-7

ISBN13: 978-3-892212-31-7

UPC: 805095180015

SKU: 01-ADV18001

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About the Author: Antonio Adolfo

Antonio Adolfo is a Brazilian pianist, composer, and music educator whose work has shaped how musicians worldwide approach Brazilian music. His teaching method combines rigorous musicological study with practical performance instruction, grounded in deep knowledge of Brazilian rhythmic vocabulary and harmonic language.

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Why we love this

This resource stands apart because it treats Brazilian music with scholarly depth while remaining performable at multiple levels. Rather than isolating the "greatest hits," Adolfo documents both globally recognized styles and regional traditions that rarely appear in Western curricula, giving students access to authentic musical voices beyond the typical samba and bossa nova.

What to expect

Opening this book feels like having a knowledgeable Brazilian musician sitting across from you, explaining not just what to play but why it grooves that way. The pairing of written examples with recordings creates an immersive learning experience that captures the syncopation, swing, and infectious energy that define Brazilian music.

Who it's for

Musicians of any instrument who want to move beyond surface-level Brazilian music and understand the rhythmic, harmonic, and cultural foundations of the tradition. Band directors, jazz educators, world music ensembles, and individual musicians preparing Brazilian repertoire will all find both reference material and practical study content.

How to get the most out of it

Study the recorded examples first to absorb the rhythmic feel before reading notation. Brazilian styles depend on groove and swing that notation alone cannot convey.
Use the complete compositions at the end of each style section as performance targets. They consolidate what the written and recorded examples introduce.
Cross-reference the glossary and discography to explore additional recordings of the styles you're learning. Hearing multiple interpretations deepens your understanding of how each tradition breathes.

How to use it

Assign sections as reference material when programming Brazilian repertoire, whether you're preparing a jazz band, world music concert, or integrated unit on Latin American music. Use individual style sections to build ensemble understanding of the specific rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary required for authentic performance.