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Looking for some charts for Choro music. Any help? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
Ted Eschliman
Oct-25-2004, 8:33pm
Also:
O Melhor do Choro Brasileiro Vol I, Vol II, Vol III
Irmãos Vitale
A "must have" for any choro enthusiast. I bought mine online from Luso-Brazlian Books (http://www.lusobraz.com/select.php3?sid=dgak6q34&category=511)
You can also get them at Caravanmusic.com (http://www.caravanmusic.com/CaravanCatalog/NewSearchList.asp).
They are very much a "fake book" format--melodies, chords. Lots of fun!!
Brad Weiss
Oct-26-2004, 8:41am
If you look here (http://www.samba-choro.com.br/partituras) you'll find a bunch of files, some in midi format, and most in Encore (there is also a link to a free version of Encore somewhere...) which has charts and notation for a LOT of choro. You search by title or artist- don't get put off by the Portuguese, the search categories are easy.
michaell
Oct-27-2004, 8:43am
Don't forget that Mandolin Quarterly had two different columns devoted to choro music.
The latest issue has lots of music and explanation.
Joel Glassman
Nov-01-2004, 2:39pm
I wouldn't recommend Cadernos de Choro Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.
They are not standard Choro repertoire, but original tunes in the style.
Mike Marshall started a Choro/Brazil label. I did see books also at the symposium that were in notation. Mike Marshall Adventure Music (http://www.mikemarshall.net/adventure.html)
morgan
Dec-02-2004, 4:09pm
Marilyn Mair's website www.marilynmair.com has a few choro charts and a lot of choro info and resources. Go to the "information - articles and sheet music" section.
glauber
Dec-02-2004, 5:06pm
The Jacob do Bandolim (http://www.jacobdobandolim.com.br/jacob/partituras.php) site has a few, but they're virtuosistic. Check them out, though...
I have a book that i use; i suspect most people in Brazil learn choros by ear, from recordings. Is there any specific piece you're looking for?
glauber
Dec-02-2004, 5:17pm
Altamiro Carrilho (flute player) (http://www.altamirocarrilho.com.br/parti.htm) has some sheet music in his site too. Also, in his virtual store, Chorinhos Didaticos (http://www.altamirocarrilho.com.br/loja/index.htm) is recorded acompaniment for choros graded by difficulty, and sheet music. You may need help buying this (let me know if you're interested, send me a PM).