8 Samba Variation 7 Guitar Pro

This pattern outlines a samba variation known as "Partido alto" You can also syncopate the second beat of the first measure by an eight note (Figure 1). Musical examples: Example 1 Notice that the harmony changes on the last 16th of the measure, followed by a 16th note rest on the first beat. Example 2 You can also switch from low to high voices simulating an "agogo" pattern Example 3 This example is the transcription of the guitar part played by Joao Bosco on the song "Incompatibilidade de Ginios" (Joao Bosco / Aldir Blanc), as recorded on the album "Joao Bosco -- Galos de Briga" -- R.C.A. 1976. Example 4 This example is a transcription of the first 22 measures of the guitar part played by Joao Bosco on the song "Coisa Feita" (Joao Bosco / Aldir Blanc / Paulo Emilio), as recorded on the album "Joao Bosco -- Comissao de Frente" -- Ariola Discos, 1982. Nelson Faria "Brazilian Guitar Book"