Bolero 1 - Latin Bolero style [BOLERO1.STY]

A Bolero is a very slow, sensual offshoot of the Rumba (even 8ths) rhythm. 5 instruments: Latin percussion, acoustic guitar, fretless bass, strings and slow strings. Examples: Perfidia, And I Love Her. T=125

Bossa New style [BOSANEW.STY]

A Bossa with a peaceful medium-tempo feel. 5 instruments: acoustic piano, nylon guitar, bass, drums, strings. Examples: Triste, Corcovado. T=115

Bossa 2 style [BOSSA2.STY]

This Bossa style features piano comping, acoustic bass, and brushes. At 'B' drums go to ride cymbal. Examples: Ceora, Corcovado, Ipanema. T=90-150

Fingerpicking Ac. Guitar 8th Arp [FINGER_8.STY]

This is an even 8th Pop with acoustic Guitar (8th-Arpeggios) and pads. 5 instruments: acoustic guitar, fretless bass, drums, electric piano (pad)and Slow Strings (pad). Examples: Bobby McGee, Blowin' in the Wind. T=140

12-String Guitar -16th Arps [GITARP16.STY]

Pop-Rock style with 8th and 16th-note Arpeggios. 5 instruments; 12-String Guitar (GM2 26/1), Synth Bass (GM2 39/1), drums, strings (GM2 39/1), Poly synth (pad). Examples: Yesterday, Here There and Everywhere. T=85

Jazz Ballad 1 style [JAZZBAL1.STY]

This is a very soft jazz ballad style. The 4/4 jazz ballad trio features piano, bass and brushes. Drums to ride cymbal at 'b'. Examples: My Romance, For All We Know, Sentimental Journey. T45-85

Jazz Ballad 2 style [JAZZBAL2.STY]

A very soft 4/4 jazz ballad trio accompaniment style with piano, bass and brushes. At 'b' the feel goes to a 'double-time'. Examples: My Funny Valentine, Summertime, Angel Eyes. T=45-85

Jazz Rock 1 style [JAZZROK1.STY]

Jazz rock fusion style with an even 8ths feel. This style has electric piano, bass, drums. Add muted guitar 8ths and pad at 'b'. Half-time feel at 'a', 2 & 4 at 'b'. Examples: Some Skunk Funk, Mysterious Traveler. T=90-145

Jazz Rock 2 style [JAZZROK2.STY]

Variation of JazzRok1.sty. This is an even 8ths rock fusion. Electric piano, bass, drums. Add muted guitar 8ths and pad at 'b'. Half-time feel at 'a', 2 & 4 at 'b'. Examples: Some Skunk Funk, 100 Miles High. T=90-145

Jazz Waltz 2 style [JWLTZ2.STY]

Bright jazz waltz style with LH Piano comping, brushes and acoustic bass. At 'a', brushes on snare only. At 'b', brushes on ride cymbal and more active bass. Examples: Skating in Central Park, Someday My Prince Will Come. T=120-220

Mariachi - Pop Mexican style [MARIACHI.STY]

Fast Pop Mexican swing shuffle with 5 instruments - acoustic guitar electric guitar, vibes, bass and drums. Melody typically features trumpets in 3rds. Examples: Spanish Flea, Taste of Honey. T=200

McCoy2 - post bop Jazz style [MCCOY2.STY]

Bright jazz trio style with acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums. Left Hand piano comping. 2-feel at 'A' (drums on HighHat). 4-feel at 'B'. Examples: Isotope, If I Were A Bell, There Will Never Be. T=140-240

McCoy3 - post bop Jazz style [MCCOY3.STY]

Modern post-bop style of jazz in 4/4 time. A variation of McCoy2.sty, this one features 2-hand piano comping, acoustic Bass and drums. In 2 at 'a', in 4 at 'b'. Examples: But Not For Me, Solar, Nardis. T=120-200

McCoy4 - post bop Jazz style [MCCOY4.STY]

A 2nd variation of McCoy2.sty. Post-bop style with 2-hand piano comping, acoustic bass and drums. In 2 at 'a', in 4 at 'b'. Examples: ESP, Voyage. T=120-200

Merengue 2 - Latin dance style [MERENGE2.STY]

Basic Latin Merengue with 5 instruments: piano, bass, drums (percussion) , acoustic guitar and strings. Even 16th note feel - the piano plays an off-beat 8th-note comp. Examples: Rum and Coca Cola, Manhana. T=120

Riders - Fast Rock style [RIDERS.STY]

A fast '2-beat' Rock style from the 60s Surfin' era. Even 8ths - feel. 4 instruments:- acoustic guitar, drums, Electric Bass, Tenor sax at 'b'. Examples: Bonanza, Miserlou. T=170

Rock 3/4 Piano style [ROKPNO34.STY]

Bright 3/4 piano based rock style with electric Bass and drums. Add acoustic guitar and low strings at 'b'. Examples: Mr Bojangles, Piano Man, Norwegian Wood. T=140-200

Sarah1 Rock Ballad style [SARAH1.STY]

Rock ballad style based on acoustic piano quarter note chords. Electric bass and drums at 'a' add strings and electric guitar at 'b'. Examples: Let It Be, The Long and Winding Road, Bridge Over Troubled Water. T=50-100

Slow Pop 2 style [SLOWPOP2.STY]

Arpeggio Synth 8ths, Synth bass, percussion, pad. At 'b', add brush snare, muted electric guitar and busier kick drum pattern. Examples: Why, Lady In Red, Yesterday, Take My Breath Away. T=55-90

Surfin 2 - 60s beach style [SURFIN2.STY]

60s beach rock style with fast even 8ths groove. 5 instruments: electric piano, clean electric guitar, electric bass, drums and vocals. Drum fill in the 'a' section is four beats of bass drum and Low Tom. Examples: Beach Boy tunes, Surfin' West. T=155

Surfin Tide - 60s Rock style [SURFTIDE.STY]

60s and 70s California beach rock - even 8ths feel. Fast tempo. 5 instruments: electric piano, acoustic bass, clean electric guitar, drums. At 'b', vocal Oohs. Examples: Surf Guitar, Surfin' Gal. T=150

Venture 1 - Late 60s Rock & Roll [VENTURE1.STY]

Raw even 8ths, late 60s Rock and Roll. 4 instruments: strat1, strat2, electric bass, drums. Melody usually played in low Strat register. Examples: Even 8th rock tunes, Hard Day's Night. T=160