Tico Tico no Fubá – Lead Sheet

The lead sheet for “Tico Tico no Fubá” is available for download as a PDF.

Tico Tico no Fubá

Composed in 1917 by Brazilian musician Zequinha de Abreu, “Tico Tico no Fubá” is a lively choro that playfully depicts a sparrow pecking at cornmeal. Its rapid figures and rhythmic drive made it an early showcase for instrumental virtuosity in Brazil.

The piece gained international fame in the 1940s through recordings by Carmen Miranda, Ethel Smith, and numerous jazz and classical performers. Its adaptability across piano, guitar, and orchestra helped cement it as one of Brazil’s most recognizable instrumental works.

Lead Sheet (A minor)

The sheet music below is a lead sheet containing the chords and melody of the piece.

Tico Tico no Fubá - Sheet Music (A minor)

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Lead Sheet (D minor)

Tico Tico no Fubá - Sheet Music (D minor)

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