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Samba — Electric guitar

The electric guitar is not the traditional voice of samba or choro, but it fits MPB and modern arrangements well, adding smooth chords and quiet fills beside the core rhythm instruments. At the heart of Brazilian music, samba pairs a syncopated sway — that is, accents landing off the strong beat — with rich harmonies that invite you to sing along. On this page you'll explore the style's classic progressions: the circle of fifths and the ii-V-I, which simply means a chord sequence that builds tension and resolves onto the home chord.

Progressions

ciclo de quintas ii-V-I

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