IntermediateRhythmTheory Partido Alto Partido Alto is originally the name for a style of samba music. The term describes a special rhythm that is very popular in Brazilian Music. Learn it on Guitar!READ ON
IntermediateRhythmTheory Syncopation In classical music theory, syncopation means a shift in the rhythmic emphasis from a heavy to a light beat. Learn more about basic syncopation!READ ON
AdvancedRhythmTheory Syncopation II : Off-Beat-Phrasing Much of today's pop music, as well as Afro-American music such as jazz or bossa nova, make use of syncopation. Learn more about it!READ ON
IntermediateRhythmTheory The Clave Information and exercises on the clave rhythms in Son, Bossa Nova & Rumba and their application on the guitar.READ ON
BeginnerGeneralRhythmTheory Introduction: Bossa Nova Rhythm Joao Gilberto is the father of bossa nova guitar and plays a basic backing pattern on many of his recordings. Learn the basic rhythm.READ ON