Guitar, Solo Guitar - Level 1 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1640109
By Ricardo Farão. Composed by André Victor Corrêa. Arranged by Ricardo Farão. This edition: audio, pdf, streaming. 20th Century, Classical, Latin, Standards. Individual part. 4 pages. Ricardo Farão #1207694. Published by Ricardo Farão (A0.1640109).
André de Sapato Novo – Solo Guitar Arrangement (PDF)
Set in E minor, this fresh take on André Victor Corrêa’s classic choro exploits the guitar’s full register while remaining friendly to easy‑intermediate players. Open strings amplify natural resonance, wide‑ranging voices add color, and the infectious Carioca groove of the early 1900s keeps listeners tapping along.
Why this score belongs in your library
• Tailored to your audience: perfect recital piece for students and choro lovers who want lively music without virtuoso hurdles.
• Distinctive sound: ringing open strings and inner‑voice movement create a rich, full timbre that stands out on stage or online.
• Search‑ready keywords: choro guitar, André de Sapato Novo, easy solo arrangement, Brazilian guitar PDF, E‑minor fingerstyle.
• Built‑in storytelling: every pause and upbeat reflects the dance‑floor spirit of Rio’s golden era.
A quick backstory
Composed around 1906, “André de Sapato Novo” became a staple of Rio’s choro circles, later championed by Pixinguinha’s ensemble Os Oito Batutas. The title springs from a famous anecdote: Corrêa once arrived at a dance wearing brand‑new shoes that pinched so badly he limped—an image many players hear in the playful “stops” of the tune’s main theme.
What is choro?
Often called Brazil’s first urban genre, choro blends European dance forms with Afro‑Brazilian rhythms, weaving virtuosic melodies, rich harmonies and syncopated beats into music that is both joyful and bittersweet. Bring that unmistakable swing to your repertoire with this accessible, resonant solo arrangement.
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