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The guitar style of Toninho Horta in selected recordings, 1988-1992

Gobbo, Jose Emilio Junior

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Title
The guitar style of Toninho Horta in selected recordings, 1988-1992
Author(s)
Gobbo, Jose Emilio Junior
Issue Date
2020
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Gray, Lawrence
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Gray, Lawrence
Committee Member(s)
  • Silvers, Michael
  • Spencer, Joel
  • "Stephens, John ""Chip"""
Department of Study
School of Music
Discipline
Music
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
A.Mus.D. (doctoral)
Keyword(s)
  • Toninho Horta
  • Brazilian music
  • jazz guitar
  • Diamond Land
  • Moonstone
  • Once I Loved
  • harmony
  • acoustic guitar
Language
en
Abstract
This study investigates the musical elements that define the style of guitarist Toninho Horta, focusing on his harmonic conception. My methodology consisted of transcriptions and analyses of recordings from three albums: Diamond Land (1988), Moonstone (1989) and Once I Loved (1992). Horta uses unorthodox chord extensions and voicings, along with inventive voice leading choices for common progressions, characterizing a sophisticated harmonic conception. Observations about his rhythmic approach to Bossa Nova and interpretative techniques are also featured, providing a full picture of his style.
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Copyright 2020 Jose Emilio Gobbo Junior

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