{"title":"Books by Nelson Faria","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"inside-the-brazilian-rhythm-section","title":"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"covers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-flat\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn to Play Inside an Authentic Brazilian Rhythm Section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInside the Brazilian Rhythm Section\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Nelson Faria and Cliff Korman is the first comprehensive book and audio package designed to let bassists, guitarists, pianists, and drummers step directly inside a master Brazilian rhythm section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve ever tried to learn samba or bossa nova from lead sheets alone, you know something is missing. Brazilian music lives in the interaction — the subtle push and pull between bass, guitar, piano, drums, and percussion. This book gives you that interaction in real time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Complete charts for every track\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Transcribed sample parts for each instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stylistic breakdowns drawn directly from the recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Clear guidance for both accompaniment and soloing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll study and play along with eight essential Brazilian styles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamba • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBossa Nova • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartido-Alto • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoro • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaião • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrevo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Marcha-Rancho• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfoxé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a surface-level overview. It’s the most comprehensive working musician’s guide to how Brazilian rhythm sections actually function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a two play-along CD download featuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNelson Faria — guitar (author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Brazilian Guitar Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCliff Korman — piano (NY\/Brazil recording artist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaulo Braga — drums (drummer with Antonio Carlos Jobim)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Finck — acoustic bass (NY Jazz \u0026amp; Brazilian recording artist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaiguara Brandao — electric bass (NY\/Brazil recording artist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCafé — percussion (Brazil's best-known percussionist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they create the authentic feel that no metronome or drum machine can replicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players at all levels, this book provides practical immersion into Brazilian groove, phrasing, and ensemble balance — helping you develop stylistic fluency that translates directly to the bandstand.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 120 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inside_the_Brazilian_Rhythm_Section_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781710807\" title=\"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes two full-length play-along CD downloads, available on our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sher Music Co. Audio Downloads Page\" href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudio Downloads\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inside_the_Brazilian_Rhythm_Section_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781710807\" title=\"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamba\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inside_the_Brazilian_Rhythm_Section_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781710807\" title=\"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBossa Nova\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/188321713X_20-21.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Song:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inside_the_Brazilian_Rhythm_Section_-_Sample_Song_-_Brasilified.pdf?v=1782957910\" title=\"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section - Sample Song\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrasilified\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inside_The_Brazilian_Rhythm_Section_Track1.mp3?v=1782958090\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Inside the Brazilian Rhythm Section - Sample Song\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBrasilified\u003cspan\u003e (Audio)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book makes me want to pick up my bass and play! It's a great method to learn and practice Brazilian rhythms and an outstanding contribution to music instruction. We've needed this for a long time!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Patitucci\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is a marvel that shows you what it takes to achieve those wonderful grooves on the samba, bossa nova and other Brazilian rhythms. It is a must for any serious student of Brazilian music.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKenny Barron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I love the way this book is organized. It gives me the information I need and gets right to the music.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLincoln Goines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book will put a stop to our searching for authentic Brazilian rhythms. And the play-along audio tracks are pure serendipity.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManny Albam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCliff Korman, New York-trained pianist, has spent more than three decades deeply immersed in Brazilian music, including extensive collaboration with clarinetist Paulo Moura. Their recordings and projects explore the rich intersection between American jazz and Brazilian tradition, making him uniquely qualified to present this material with both authenticity and clarity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelson Faria is one of Brazil’s foremost guitarists and educators, known for his deep mastery of Brazilian styles and his ability to bridge traditional and modern approaches. A prolific recording artist and author of The Brazilian Guitar Book, he has worked extensively with leading figures in Brazilian music and continues to shape the next generation of players.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166352535743,"sku":"142","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166352568511,"sku":"e142","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inside_the_Brazilian_Rhythm_Section.jpg?v=1745479756"},{"product_id":"brazilian-guitar-book-samba-bossa-nova-and-other-brazilian-styles","title":"Brazilian Guitar Book: Samba, Bossa Nova and other Brazilian Styles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Method for Learning Brazilian Guitar \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Brazilian Guitar Book\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Nelson Faria is the most complete and authoritative guide ever published on playing Brazilian guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to play Brazilian music authentically and truly understand the rhythmic, harmonic, and stylistic language of samba, bossa nova, baião, frevo, etc. — this book gives you the full system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazilian guitar looks effortless, but it isn’t. The subtle right-hand pulse, the layered syncopation, the floating harmonic colors — these elements require precision and deep stylistic understanding. Nelson Faria breaks the tradition down clearly and systematically, guiding you toward fluency both as an accompanist and as a chord-melody soloist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dozens of Brazilian styles explained and demonstrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Multiple variations of essential comping patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Complete chord voicings written out clearly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A tune in each style for practical application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Short transcriptions of classic guitar parts recorded by Toninho Horta, João Bosco, and João Gilberto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plus transcriptions from Nelson’s own recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn audio download featuring Nelson performing every exercise and tune allows you to internalize the feel directly from a master.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a collection of Brazilian grooves, it is a complete method for understanding how the guitar functions both rhythmically and harmonically inside the best Brazilian music - and how to play like that yourself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 143 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Brazilian_Guitar_Book_-_Sample_Page.pdf?v=1781652705\" title=\"The Brazilian Guitar Book - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAccompaniment in the Samba Style\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Track: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Brazilian_Guitar_Book_Track28_1.mp3?v=1782948033\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Brazilian Guitar Book - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #28\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“When I think about Brasil, I think about ‘Violao’ (that's what we call the nylon string guitar in our country). The art of playing ‘Violao’ looks simple, but it isn't and this book shows how to assimilate and how to understand this art. This makes me feel happy. With talent and clear information, Nelson will help guitar players all around the world to enjoy all the pleasures of this wonderful instrument. Make good use of this excellent musical book!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Leny Andrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Nelson Faria was the right person to write this book, which contains examples and transcriptions of Brazil's greatest guitarists. This talented musician and dedicated music professor has a deep knowledge of Brazilian music and its rhythmic, melodic and harmonic subtleties.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Toninho Horta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Nelson Faria's book is a welcome addition to the guitar literature. I'm sure those who work with this volume will benefit greatly.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Joe Diorio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNelson Faria is one of Brazil’s foremost guitarists, arrangers, and educators. A prolific recording artist and producer, he has contributed to over 200 albums and collaborated with João Bosco, Ivan Lins, Milton Nascimento, and many others. With performances in more than 30 countries and multiple books, recordings, and educational releases to his name, he is a global ambassador of Brazilian guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166212255935,"sku":"141","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166212288703,"sku":"e141","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Brazilian_Guitar_Book.jpg?v=1745479743"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/books-by-nelson-faria.oembed","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}