Workshop: Brazilian Music Approach: Rhythms and Analysis
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 3:00-9:00 PM | ELEBASH RECITAL HALL, GRADUATE CENTER CUNY

Led by pianist, composer, arranger, music producer and educator Flávio Silva, the goal of this workshop is to introduce listeners and performers to principle Brazilian rhythms and styles associated with them, as well as an exploration of groups, composers and musicians.

Silva is a pianist, composer, arranger, music producer and educator. The goal of this workshop is to introduce listeners and performers to principle Brazilian rhythms and styles associated with them, as well as an exploration of groups, composers and musicians who were important for the consolidation of each of those rhythms. The workshop will be followed by a concert.

Topics:
The concepts of time signature (2/4 vs 4/4).
Clave.
Rhythmic timeline.
Brazilian music characteristics.
Most common Brazilian rhythms figures.
Syncopation in the Brazilian music genre.
Most common patterns played in a specific genre or style.

Rhythms covered:
-Samba
-Sambolero – João Donato
Samba-Jazz
-Bossa Nova
-Partido Alto

Personal experience of each of the trio members:
-Flávio Silva (Piano)
-Tiago Rosback (Drums)
-Daniel Castro (Double/Electric Bass) See less