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Jon Raybould
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Summertime Samba!
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The sun is out, the bees are buzzing, and everyone's having a wonderful time!

This is my "Summertime Samba!" for 2 flutes and piano, or lively backing track. It's crammed with syncopated rhythms and is full of fun!

Jon Raybould

Fresh ideas in flute music
The colour, the spectacle - the Carnival!

Yes, we're talking about the Rio Samba Parade!

The samba parade held to celebrate the Rio Carnival is undoubtedly the biggest attraction on earth, with visitors from around the world flocking to Rio for a week of dancing, singing, and partying.

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To vibe with the rhythm of the samba the only place to be is the Rio Carnival. In all likelihood, the quest to experience the Carnival once could turn out to be an annual habit for any tourist.

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A celebration of life - in a multitude of colours!

The Carnival is the best time to experience the best of Brazilian culture, for this is one occasion that truly sums up the carioca way of life. Since 1984, the parade is held at the Sambadrome where twelve of the top samba schools vie for the prestigious championship title every year.

To download the flute and piano score,
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Flute and piano (or backing track).
Score and flute part in one download. There are three versions in this download, featuring 1) Hard, 2) Medium and 3) Easier piano parts, and harder and easier flute parts:
$6 (£5.49)
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