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Instructor
Jonny May
Workshop
Intermediate
00:42:14

Learn the essential techniques behind Bossa Nova with the song “Girl From Foreign Lands.” After learning the bossa groove, you’ll discover how to add the melody, harmonies, and bring the song to life.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the Lead Sheet Melody & Chords
  • Discover the Bossa Nova Groove & apply it to the melody/chords
  • Add harmony notes to fill the gaps
Learning Focus
  • Groove
  • Lead Sheets
  • Songs

Course Lessons

1
Bossa Nova – Girl From Foreign Lands 1 – Lesson 1
16:09

Lead Sheet, Bossa Nova Rhythm, Left Hand Bass

2
Bossa Nova – Girl From Foreign Lands 1 – Lesson 2
16:26

Guide Tones, Right Hand Chords, Hands Together

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