In this series I will introduce various Bossa Nova chord progressions. Some are taken directly from famous recordings, others are suitable as exercises for important chord types or often used harmonic cliches. Chord Progression #2 consists of three very famous…
Berimbau is a song by Brazilian guitarist Baden Powell . Its simple structure and basic seventh chords make it a good entry point into the world of Brazilian guitar music and bossa nova. The berimbau is a traditional Brazilian musical…
After the basic chord forms in the first position were covered in the introduction to the bossa nova chords, the following lesson is about learning the basic four-note chords across the entire fretboard. In addition to internalizing these chord forms,…
Antonio Carlos Jobim is a legend of Latin American music and the author of numerous world-famous pieces: Desafinado, Corcovado and The Girl from Ipanema combine Brazilian samba rhythms with jazz harmonies and represent the new mix of these genres: Bossa…
Wes Montgomery is the most influential Jazz guitar player of all time. Here is a transcription and analysis to his arrangement of the Jazz-Standard "Here's That Rainy Day" in the Bossa Nova style.