Aquarela do Brasil ("Brazil") - Guitar Trio

Aquarela do Brasil, sometimes titled "Aquarela Brasileira" is a gorgeous piece.

Originally copyrighted in 1939, this piece came back into public awareness by its appearance in the Dystopian movie "Brazil", though it's such a great tune I'm not sure that it ever really faded away. Once you hear it, I'm sure you'll love it to bits.

I’ve arranged this for 3 guitars, but it works fantastically with a larger ensemble.

There's a repeat on Page 2 of each part which takes you through the various sections of the piece twice, matching many performances that you will hear.

But here’'s an idea - if your ensemble fancies something with a little more variety, you can each add an additional but different page 2 to your music, disregard the repeat mark and then everyone gets to play more than one part.

I’'ve put a few dynamics on which will help emphasise the changes in texture, and as regards tempo, well, the music bounces along whatever speed you play it. The marked speed is a little slower than most recordings of the piece, but the sweet sound of the guitars has a chance to breathe more at a slightly more modest pace.

• See also my version for 3 intermediate guitars plus one easy guitar in treble or bass clef

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