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Flor Amorosa

Composta em 1880 pelo flautista Joaquim Antônio da Silva Callado, a música Flor Amorosa possui uma importância ímpar, sendo historicamente considerada o primeiro choro de que se tem registro fonográfico

O Primeiro Choro Registrado e o Grande Legado de Joaquim Callado

6-string guitar · 7-string guitar · Cavaquinho · Intermediate

Composta em 1880 pelo flautista Joaquim Antônio da Silva Callado, a música Flor Amorosa possui uma importância ímpar, sendo historicamente considerada o primeiro choro de que se tem registro fonográfico

Instruments: Violão brasileiro e regional de choro

What you will learn

  • Video introduction: the story behind the tune and what to listen for
  • Harmony: complete arrangement with sheet music and tab
  • Accompaniment grooves in 3 variations, so you never play it the same way twice
  • Violão 6 e meio: complete arrangement with sheet music and tab
  • Play with the full ensemble: 5 instruments isolated in the mixer
  • Arrangements for 6-string guitar, 7-string guitar and Cavaquinho

Study stages

Each stage opens with the teacher video and the synced score.

Stage 1 · Introduction

Introduction

Flor Amorosa

Stage 2 · Harmony

Harmony

A virtuoso and elaborate melody supported by simple harmony, driven by collective improvisation.

63 BPM · 4-track mixer

Stage 3 · Grooves

Levadas 6

45 BPM

Stage 4 · Grooves

Levadas 7

Levadas de Flor Amorosa

56 BPM

Stage 5 · Grooves

Levadas Cavaco

45 BPM

Stage 6 · Arrangement

Violão 6 e meio

Arranjo para violão com baixarias

6-string guitar · 63 BPM · 4-track mixer

Stage 7 · Repertoire

7 nailon

Violão de 7 cordas de nylon afinada em B

7-string guitar · 63 BPM · 4-track mixer

Stage 8 · Ensemble

Regional

The style reflects the informal atmosphere of choro jam sessions, where the flautist would set melodic "traps" to challenge the rhythm section. In this arrangement, the 6- and 7-string guitars work together, highlighting the counterpoints.

7-string guitar · Cavaquinho · 6-string guitar · 63 BPM · 5-track mixer

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Joaquim Antonio Callado

Joaquim Antonio Callado was a Brazilian flautist and composer, recognized as a founder of the choro genre. His innovative ensemble and compositions left a lasting impact on Brazilian music.

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