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World Music Exploration - Tico Tico
This week, my students are checking out two versions of Tico-Tico no Fubá. This piece is an example of a Brazilian choro, or lament and was composed by Zequinha de Abreu in 1917.
This week, my students are checking out two versions of Tico-Tico no Fubá. This piece is an example of a Brazilian choro, or lament and was composed by Zequinha de Abreu in 1917.
The first time I heard this piece was at a friend and colleague's birthday party. She delivered a piano recital to guests.
This version of Tico Tico is by Brazilian pianist Vinheteiro:
Some of my students think this four-person, two-guitar version is "cool" while others think it's "creepy":
Want to learn Tico Tico? Check out these versions:
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Tico Tico Two Pianos, Four Hands. Composed by Zequinha Abreu. Peermusic Classical. Classical, Spanish. Softcover. 12 pages. Peermusic #61455-506. Published by Peermusic (HL.228455). |
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Tico Tico Composed by Zequinha de Abreu. Edited by Wolfgang Birtel. Arranged by Wolfgang Birtel. Copyright 2015 Schott Music GmbH & Co. KG, Mainz. 6 pages. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q40330). |
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Tico Tico Composed by Zequinha Abreu. Arranged by Louis Drummond. Latin Jazz, Latin. Performance. Published by Louis Drummond (S0.594195). |
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Tico Tico By The Andrews Sisters. Arranged by Louis Drummond. Lead Sheet. 4 pages. Published by Louis Drummond (H0.594955-SC001290326). |
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