Get Started with Bossa Nova Bass Lines
In this lesson I teach some essential Bossa Nova bass line patterns. Playing this style requires focus to lock in with the drums and create a groove. Check out my tips to help you play with rhythmic confidence and compelling note choices!
In the lesson I demonstrate using the chord sequence to 'The Girl from Ipanema', You can download the chord chart here.
► http://www.discoverdoublebass.com - All our lessons & courses in one place + free double bass player resources! In this lesson I teach some essential Bossa Nova bass lines. Playing this way requires focus to lock in with the drums and create a groove.
Here's the original recording for reference. Note the simplicity of the bass pattern.
"The Girl from Ipanema" ("Garota de Ipanema") written in 1962 by Antonio Carlos Jobim with lyrics in Portuguese by Vinicius de Moraes and in English by Norman Gimbel was recorded by Astrud Gilberto, João Gilberto and Stan Getz, in March 1963 as part of the album Getz/Gilberto, released March 1964 on the Verve label.
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The backing track for this lesson is included in the YouTube Lessons Guide.
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