Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Intermediate
Advanced
01:44:55

In this course, you will learn how to create a beautiful bossa nova accompaniment to “The Girl From Ipanema,” by Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Jonny teaches the A section of the song for all playing levels, progressively adding more syncopated rhythms to the accompaniment. Yannick explores the B section of the song and expands on the groove and musical concepts involved.

Course Objectives
  • Learn a beginner bossa nova accompaniment with guide tones
  • Play an intermediate to advanced accompaniment with rootless voicings
  • Master common left and right hand rhythms used in bossa nova
  • Understand the harmony and form of the song
Learning Focus
  • Accompanying
  • Analysis
  • Chords
  • Groove

Course Lessons

1
The Girl From Ipanema Accompaniment – Lesson 1
16:51

A Section Beginner/Intermediate

2
The Girl From Ipanema Accompaniment – Lesson 2
31:50

B Section Beginner/Intermediate

3
The Girl From Ipanema Accompaniment – Lesson 3
22:45

A Section Intermediate/Advanced

4
The Girl From Ipanema Accompaniment – Lesson 4
33:29

B Section Intermediate/Advanced

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