Bossa Nova Guitar Rhythm 1 - Blue Bossa - latin jazz guitar

In this lesson I am going to show you a one bar Bossa Nova pattern and some jazz chords so that you use this groove to play through the song Blue Bossa.

Bossa Nova is, like Rock and Blues, a music that was invented on guitar. It has also become an essential part of Jazz and Pop repertoire in terms of must know grooves.

I have been getting requests for a Bossa Nova tutorial for the last 2 years. I decided to make it a small series because I think each groove deserves a lesson in itself. When you work on this it is better if you take them one at a time. That way you get really familiar with the feel and how to phrase them.

Check out my WebStore lesson on how to solo over Blue Bossa:

Or the free lesson on Blue Bossa:

Two examples of this groove in real songs:

Joao Gilberto:

Rosa Passos

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[barrykidd]

I am starting with your book this week. I’ve almost mastered the major 3rds exercises in the first chapter. I love your teaching style.

[gersonsantarine]

Excelente aula. Você tem uma pegada de música brasileira de um nativo

[oddsocks]

one of the best teachers on youtube, bravo!

[smatlanta]

Yay! I've been waiting for you to do some Bossa rhythm lessons. I'm so happy you are doing a little series on it. ...Love your lessons, so much!

[gibbonmountainchronicles]

Thank you very much for your generosity. I have been wanting to play bossa nova but never had the time... finally I'm doing it !

[marilynsherbring]

I’m learning Blue Bossa in my Jazz Mandolin class but don’t play guitar. Still your videos about Blue Bossa, all your videos really, help me with my understanding of theory and getting into the groove. I have to methodically translate notes and from guitar to mando, but mostly I just listen to what you play and work towards your sound. Your approach to jazz works for me regardless of the instrument. 🙏 You are 😎 . . . And 🔥!

[professorchaos]

Really grateful for these videos! Thanks!!

[markussther]

I'm studying music, and I just got blue bossa!!! Thanks for the upload. I am going to play a George Benson solo and a Pat Martino solo, if you were wondering.

[loulou]

Many thanks Jens, this is really good stuff. Just right for me to make some progress. Love it!

[nikolay]

Amazing job man, I was watching your other blue bossa chords video, and was wondering about the feel. Then I found this video, which thoroughly explains the feel of the composition. I think you are doing a great job in explaining all the details.

[KonradSchK]

Fantastic!
how would you aproach this as a solo guitarist playing to this?

[GTrules]

this channel is really helping me grasp jazz playing. thanks for sharing your knowledge. truly priceless!

[paulsandell]

Hi Jens, thanks for this video! Easy to follow but with a lot of information.

[cesarederossi]

As always very useful lesson, thanks Jens!

[kyanche]

This is a nice break from driving my newbie self nuts trying to play affirmation. lol. Thanks!

[GERONIMO-ozfw]

Thank You for the lesson, and God Bless You!

[jasonmudgarde]

Hi Jens, did you ever do a video on Estate? These chords sounded very similar. Thanks

[michaeldusso]

The great thing about these BoSSa chords-rhythms, and patterns is that you can take them and do all kinds of things with them.

[PaulChaplo]

Thanks again Jens! These videos make Bossa Nova accessible and do-able to so many of us. I just downloaded Drum Genius app; can you tell me which Bossa Nova grooves may be most useful for these lessons? I’m asking bc I get to pick 5 tracks for free.

[rubenmorales]

Excelente explicación!!! Great lesson for the Bossa Nova pattern.
Saludos desde Alemania