The Girl from Ipanema
- Description
- Curriculum
The Girl From Ipanema is probably the most famous bossa nova song. Not least because of the Netflix series of the same name, the song has been on everyone’s lips again. Even if the song is very well known, it cannot necessarily be recommended for entry into the world of Brazilian music.
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IntroductionOn this page you will find an overview of his Bossa Nova guitar chords. Previous experience with basic seventh chords and barré chords is recommended. Even if Joao Gilberto varies the rhythm a lot, you can initially use the standard bossa nova rhythm as a guide. The Partido-Alto rhythm is also recommended for advanced students.
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The famous Getz/Gilberto recordingIn the first part of the piece, four chords are enough for Joao Gilberto to play the song. For the tonic chord Db he uses a typical 6/9 voicing with a fifth in the bass.