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Forró on ukulele

Forró on ukulele: the progressions Brazilian Northeast vamp (I–bVII) and simple I-IV-V (I–IV–V), each with audio on its own page. Brazilian styles are not the ukulele's home turf: it can carry a gentle bossa nova, but the percussive drive of samba, choro and pagode asks for more bite and low-end punch than its soft nylon strings can give.

Close-partner dancing and festive nights in Brazil's Northeast: forró has a warm swing that pulls the whole room onto the floor, from slow shuffles to breakneck tempos. Here you'll find the Northeastern vamp — best understood as a short two-chord back-and-forth that loops endlessly — and the simple I-IV-V, popular music's most traditional chord trio.

Progressions

Brazilian Northeast vamp simple I-IV-V

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