Bossa NovaChordsIntermediateCorcovado | Tom JobimAstrud Gilberto sings "Quiet Night of Quiet Stars" in 1963 and the world is still at her feet today. Learn Joao Gilberto's guitar chords to Corcovado.READ ONCorcovado | Tom Jobim
IntermediateJazzMelodyBlue Bossa | Kenny DorhamBlue bossa is one of the most played jazz bossa tunes and a popular song for jam sessions and improvisations. Learn melody and accompaniment on the guitar.READ ONBlue Bossa | Kenny Dorham
AdvancedBossa NovaChordsDesafinado | Tom JobimDesafinado is one of Tom Jobim's most famous pieces. Joao Gilberto liked playing the piece in D major. Learn the chords of his live version!READ ONDesafinado | Tom Jobim
IntermediateRhythmTheorySyncopationIn classical music theory, syncopation means a shift in the rhythmic emphasis from a heavy to a light beat. Learn more about basic syncopation!READ ONSyncopation
AdvancedRhythmTheorySyncopation II : Off-Beat-PhrasingMuch of today's pop music, as well as Afro-American music such as jazz or bossa nova, make use of syncopation. Learn more about it!READ ONSyncopation II : Off-Beat-Phrasing