The Pentatonic Scale
The pentatonic scale is one of the oldest scales in the world and exists in many cultures. At the same time, it is one of the most important scales in modern pop and rock music. It is not only used…
The pentatonic scale is one of the oldest scales in the world and exists in many cultures. At the same time, it is one of the most important scales in modern pop and rock music. It is not only used…
Só Danço Samba is a Bossa Nova song by Tom Jobim . The simple chords make it an excellent song for beginners . The most famous recording dates from 1964, with Joao Gilberto singing and playing guitar: The song begins…
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…