Bossa Nova Guitar | Lessons and Sheet Music for Guitar

Beginner Jazz

Introduction: Jazz

The origins of jazz music lie in swing - groovy, danceable music that was also influenced by the guitar. Learn more about it!

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Beginner Latin

Introduction: Latin

The term Latin music stands for all styles of music of Latin American or Afro-Cuban origin. This includes such different…

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Beginner Bossa Nova Chords

Bossa Nova Song: Besame Mucho

Besame Mucho is a popular song by Mexican composer Consuelo Velazquez. Learn simple bossa nova style guitar chords.

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Beginner Bossa Nova

Introduction: Bossa Nova

A brief introduction to the bossa nova style and recommendations for first exercises and songs on the guitar.

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Beginner General Rhythm Theory

Introduction: Bossa Nova Rhythm

Joao Gilberto is the father of bossa nova guitar and plays a basic backing pattern on many of his recordings. Learn the basic rhythm.

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Beginner Chords Theory

Introduction: Bossa Nova Chords

The well-known chords for song accompaniment on the guitar form an excellent basis for learning the typical Bossa Nova chords.

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Beginner

Killing Me Softly

The classic pop and soul hit “Killing Me Softly with His Song” has a nice bossa nova-influenced guitar part. It…

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Bossa Nova Intermediate

O Barquinho

“O Barquinho” is a beautiful bossa nova song by Brazilian guitarist Roberto Menescal. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the song for Solo Guitar.

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Beginner Chords Intermediate Rhythm

Bossa Nova Chords #4

In this series I will introduce various Bossa Nova chord progressions. Some are taken directly from famous recordings, others are…

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Chords Intermediate

Shell Voicings

Shell Voicings are shortened four note chords and very uselful for accompanying Jazz and Bossa Nova songs on the guitar. Learn One Note Samba by Tom Jobim!

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