In this lesson we are going to take a look at some Bossa Nova rhythm patterns, from "basic" patterns to more syncopated ones.

This Brazillian music is a fusion of cool jazz elements with various rhythms, particularly the samba. I'm using a lot of maj7 & 7 chords such as Gmaj7 Cmaj7 B7 D7, and also dim chords.

Bossa Nova tune in the style of Carlos Santana.

Brazilian kind of rhythm that is used in Bossa Nova and some styles from that country.

Let's look at the solo part of the bossa nova lesson. As you see, it's pretty slow, nevertheless it covers all parts of the harmony.

An example of a bossa nova chord progression!

I took one the themes from "Pachabel Canon", turned it to minor mode and made it a bossa, so here it is.

A little Bossa with a lot of diminished chord played three times using single line, octaves and chord melody. Suitable for beginners.

In terms of harmonic structure, Bossa Nova has a great deal in common with jazz, in its sophisticated use of seventh and extended chords. Bossa Nova is most commonly performed on the nylon-string classical guitar, played with the fingers rather than with a pick.