About the DVD

In this video, besides playing songs from his CD “RAIZES X INFLUÊNCIAS,” Zuzo provides simplified groove fundamentals that can be used from a basic level until advanced in all styles. Alexandre Reis joins Zuzo on drums.
TIPS FOR “ARTICULATIONS” IN DIFFERENT STYLES, FROM ROCK TO FUNK, NOTES, OPTIONS, AND YOUR APPLICATIONS:

– Chromatic approximation (Chromaticism).

– Arpeggios and chromaticism in arpeggios, scales, and application of “blue” notes and turn around.

TEMPO AND RHYTHMS:

– Variation of rhythms, divisions, and conscious use of syncopation in: grooves in compound meter (tempus rubato) and polyrhythmic figures.
SOLOS:

FUNDAMENTALS TO IMPROVE EXPRESSION AND FELLING WITH THE INSTRUMENT: vibratos, slides and pull in, dynamic variations.

SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION OF SCALES:

– All-neck visualization.

PATTERNS IN DIFFERENT DIVISIONS OF INTENTION:
– Blues (Used scales and blues accent).
– Rock (Different fingering exercises for faster use of scales and arpeggios).
– Jazz (Chromatic approximation in scales, altered scale and how to use it).
– Funk (usual use of syncopation in the style and exercises).

• Zuzo Moussawer