Product Description
André deSapatoNovo Solo Guitar Arrangement (PDF)
Set in E minor, this fresh take on André Victor Corrêas classic choro exploits the guitars full register while remaining friendly to easyintermediate players. Open strings amplify natural resonance, wideranging voices add color, and the infectious Carioca groove of the early 1900s keeps listeners tapping along.
Why this score belongs in your library
Tailored to your audience: perfect recital piece for students and choro lovers who want lively music without virtuoso hurdles.
Distinctive sound: ringing open strings and innervoice movement create a rich, full timbre that stands out on stage or online.
Searchready keywords: choro guitar, André de Sapato Novo, easy solo arrangement, Brazilian guitar PDF, Eminor fingerstyle.
Builtin storytelling: every pause and upbeat reflects the dancefloor spirit of Rios golden era.
A quick backstory
Composed around 1906, André de Sapato Novo became a staple of Rios choro circles, later championed by Pixinguinhas ensemble Os Oito Batutas. The title springs from a famous anecdote: Corrêa once arrived at a dance wearing brandnew shoes that pinched so badly he limpedan image many players hear in the playful stops of the tunes main theme.
What is choro?
Often called Brazils first urban genre, choro blends European dance forms with AfroBrazilian rhythms, weaving virtuosic melodies, rich harmonies and syncopated beats into music that is both joyful and bittersweet. Bring that unmistakable swing to your repertoire with this accessible, resonant solo arrangement.
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