Soloists:

Choro ensemble

Henrique Araújo – cavaquinho
Rafael Toledo – percussion
Gian Correa – 7-string guitar
Italo Peron – 6-string guitar

Credits

Harmony transcription and musical revision: Italo Peron
Melody and counterpoint transcription: Daniel Dalarossa
Mixing and mastering: Daniel Dalarossa and Italo Peron
Recordings: Beto (Estúdio 185 – SP)

Soloists

“Ameno Resedá” by Izaias do Bandolim (bandolim), “Apanhei-te, Cavaquinho!” by Daniel Dalarossa (flauta), “Odeon” by Daniel Dalarossa (flauta), “Eponina” by Daniel Dalarossa (flauta), “Escovado” by Daniel Dalarossa (flauta), “Está Chumbado” by Mário Sève (saxofone alto), “Expansiva” by Daniel Dalarossa (flauta), “Favorito” by Daniel Dalarossa (flauta), “Matuto” by Daniel Dalarossa (flauta), “Tenebroso” by Daniel Dalarossa (flauta), “Batuque” by Izaias do Bandolim (bandolim) and Daniel Dalarossa (flauta)

Choro ensemble

Arnaldinho do Cavaco – cavaquinho
Betinho Sodré – pandeiro
Edmilson Capelupi – 7-string guitar
Lula Gama – 6-string guitar

Credits

Arrangements and adaptations: Daniel Dalarossa, Roberta Marcinkowski and Tatiana Mazurek - except for “Batuque,” arranged by Daniel Dalarossa and Toninho Carrasqueira, and “Expansiva,” arranged by Toninho Carrasqueira
Arrangements for the choro ensemble (base music): Edmilson Capelupi
Transcription, edition and revision of scores: Roberta Marcinkowski and Tatiana Mazurek
Harmony transcription: Luca Raele, Roberta Marcincowski
Harmony revision: Marco Bertaglia
Transcription of the 7-string guitar: Daniel Dalarossa
Recording, editing and mixing: Aden Santos and Daniel Lanchinho
Mastering: Estúdio Sonic Máster, by Pedro Marin
Recordings: Cake Walk Estudio (São Paulo, Brazil), 510 Studios (Fremont, CA), Acceso Studio (Milpitas, CA), Song Writers Studio (Fremont, CA)

Choro ensemble

Adriano Busko – percussion
Arnaldinho do Cavaco – cavaquinho
Israel Bueno de Almeida – 7-string guitar
Italo Peron – 6-string guitar

About this book

The music of Cartola, the greatest composer of all time from the hills of Rio de Janeiro, according to Sergio Cabral, transcends generations and is part of the history of Brazilian vocal and instrumental music.

This songbook contains the complete transcriptions of Dino 7 cordas (including all the repetitions of each part) from the historical recordings made by Cartola in the 70's. The recordings include Dino 7 cordas, Meira and Canhoto, who were the core of Benedicto Lacerda's choro ensemble. Other important names of the Brazilian choro and instrumental music are also present in the recordings: Altamiro Carrilho, Abel Ferreira, Copinha, Raul de Barros, Guinga, José Menezes, among others.

We also transcribed Altamiro Carrilho's flute, when present in the original recording (five songs in total), Copinha’s flute and Raul de Barros’ trombone in “Corra e Olhe o Céu” and Airton Barbosa’s bassoon in “Preciso me Encontrar.”

All scores also include complete melody transcriptions and associated chord figures and are available for C, B-flat and E-flat instruments.

A word about the audio files: we used the original recordings to obtain the backing tracks, but even with lots of effort put into removing Cartola's voice, the backing tracks don't have “studio quality,” but they are a great tool for studying purposes. It is also a lot of fun to be able to play with Dino 7 cordas, Altamiro Carrilho and all others.

Good practice and have fun!

Credits

Transcriptions and score editing: Daniel Dalarossa
Revisions and harmony transcriptions: Italo Peron.

About this book

Pixinguinha and Benedicto Lacerda recordings in the 40's and 50's represent a milestone in the history of Brazilian music. The phonographic records were left on RCA discs and live recordings on the weekly radio show hosted by radio broadcaster Almirante (Henrique Foreis Domingues - 1908/1980) “O Pessoas da Velha Guarda,” with musical direction by Pixinguinha, which aired between 1947 and 1952.

This work focuses on the full transcription of the counterpoints performed by Pixinguinha on tenor sax: not only is the first part of each choro transcribed, but also all the repetitions of each part, revealing the creativity and genius of Pixinguinha.

Ideal for those who want to delve into the art of counterpoint and improvisation, or just have fun with the backing tracks of this book, each song in this work has:
– Solo and 7-string guitar scores in C, B♭ and E♭.
– Counterpoint score in C, B♭ and E♭ with full transcription of Pixinguinha's sax.
– Full audio with choro ensemble, solo and counterpoint.
– Separate backing tracks covering each option: choro ensemble without flute and without sax, choro ensemble with flute and without sax, choro ensemble without flute and with sax.

All the audios of this work count on the fantastic performance of Nailor Proveta on tenor sax.

Good practice and have fun!

Credits

Arrangements and harmony transcription: Italo Peron
Melody and sax transcription: Daniel Dalarossa
Musical revision: Italo Peron
Mixing and mastering: Daniel Dalarossa
Recordings: Ricardo Calafate (Estúdio Umuarama – RJ – 2009) and Rodrigo Carrara (Estúdio 185 – SP – 2022)

Musicians:
Soloists:
Daniel Dalarossa (flutes and cuíca in “Alzira”), Nailor “Proveta” (tenor sax).
Carinhoso, Cochichando and original Rosa:
Paulão (7 cordas) (7-string guitar), Charles da Costa (6-string guitar), Netinho Albuquerque (pandeiro), Alessandro Cardoso (cavaquinho).
Alzira, André de Sapato Novo, Corroca and traditional Rosa:
Israel Bueno de Almeida (7-string guitar), Italo Peron (6-string guitar), Henrique Araújo (cavaco), Pedro Pita (pandeiro, ganzá, caixeta, reco-reco).

SOLOISTS:

Soloists

Musicians

João Camarero (7-string guitar), Italo Peron (6-string guitar), Henrique Araújo (cavaco), Rafael Toledo (pandeiro, ganzá, caixeta, reco-reco), Daniel Dalarossa (flutes).

All solos by Nailor “Proveta” (clarinet, alto and soprano sax).

Credits

Arrangements and harmony transcription: Italo Peron
Musical revision:Italo Peron
Mixing and mastering:Daniel Dalarossa and Italo Peron
Recordings:Rodrigo Carrara (Estúdio 185 - São Paulo/SP)

SOLOISTS:

Musicians

Italo Peron (guitar) and Alexandre Braga (flauta): all tracks except “Lundu Característico” (flute) and “Volúvel” (2nd flute) by Daniel Dalarossa.

Credits

Arrangements, harmony transcription and revision from original scores: Italo Peron
Musical revision: Italo Peron
Mixing and mastering: Daniel Dalarossa and Italo Peron

Choro ensemble

Adriano Busko – percussion
Getulio Ribeiro – cavaquinho
Israel Bueno de Almeida – 7-string guitar
Italo Peron – 6-string guitar

Contents

1. Acariciando
2. Alteza
3. Amargo amor
4. Bem-vindo
5. Cadência
6. Dileto
7. Evocação
8. Fim de festa
9. Gracioso
10. Inesquecível
11. Inspiração
12. Ioiô
13. Jogo de cintura
14. Mexeriqueiro
15. Mosaico
16. Noturno
17. O último chorão
18. Pedrinha no sapato
19. Pensando em você
20. Prelúdio
21. Recordando
22. Sonho colorido