Course Curriculum

Pattern 1 - Basic Bossa Nova Groove

Pattern 2 - Syncopated Bossa Nova Groove

Pattern 3 — Two-Measure Groove with Forward Motion

Pattern 3.1 — Chord Changes on the “And” of 4

Pattern 4 — All "OFF" Beats

The Girl from Ipanema — Introduction (First 4 Measures)

The Girl from Ipanema - A Section (First Ending)

The Girl from Ipanema - A Section (Second Ending)

The Girl from Ipanema - B Section (Bridge)

The Girl from Ipanema - Final A Section

Refining the Sound - Omitting the Ring Finger

Song Summary - Structure & Key Concepts

Full Performance - The Girl from Ipanema

Pattern 5 - Partido Alto Groove

Pattern 5.1 - Partido Alto with Anticipation

Pattern 6 - Active Partido Alto Variation

Pattern 6.1 - Active Partido Alto with Anticipation

Desafinado - Introduction (First 4 Measures)

Desafinado - A Section (A1)

Desafinado - A Section (A2)

Desafinado - B Section (Bridge)

Desafinado - Final A Section (Mixing Patterns)

Desafinado - Final 8 Measures (Advanced Application)

Full Performance - Desafinado

Pattern 7 - Two-Measure Groove with Anticipation

Chega de Saudade - Introduction

Chega de Saudade - A Section (A1)

Chega de Saudade - A Section (A2)

Chega de Saudade - Transition to B Section (Advanced Measure)

Chega de Saudade - B Section

Chega de Saudade - B Section (Final 16 Measures)

Chega de Saudade - Last 2 measures

Full Performance - Chega de Saudade

Etude - Complete Breakdown (ii–V–I–VI in C Major)

Full Performance - Etude

Right Hand Technique

Left Hand Technique

Final Thoughts - Summary & Next Steps

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