{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/products\/inside-the-brazilian-rhythm-section","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}