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The Brazilian Jazz Class Will Include:
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How to play Samba Jazz (aka Brazilian Jazz)
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Phrasing
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Playing melodies & improvising on tunes & what can be done to make them sound "Brazilian".
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Building up a repertoire of Samba Jazz standards, with compositions by Joao Donato, Claudio Roditi, Jobim & others
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Rhythm section players will get examples of typical figures & rhythmic patterns that are used in the yule.
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Singers will learn the English and/or Portuguese lyrics of the tunes that have lyrics.
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On the instrumental tunes singers can vocalize and learn the Brazilian phasing alongside the instrumentalists.
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All instruments are welcome as well as singers.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Lifetime Access via Class Recording
4 Lessons
2 Hrs.
Downloadable Audio Class Recording
Downloadable Video Class Recording
Living Notation
Accommodated International Class Schedule
“We all have strong and weak areas of knowledge and ability.
Our teachers a BMA can show you how to exploit your strengths and transcend your limitations, making you a better musician!"
BMA the “How To” School!
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