Brazilian Grooves Volume II

In this lesson we create a simple vamp using the 251 and 2516 progression in the key of G Major using Brazilian rhythms.

In this lesson we explore some simple Bossa Nova and Samba grooves over the 251 progression and 2516 progression in the key of G Minor

We have lots of creative freedom when creating our introductions and in this lesson we will explore some of the options available to us.

In this lesson Jovino breaks down and demonstrates how to feel 2/4 time which is commonly played in Brazilian music and standards.

In this lesson, Jovino answers some questions on triads and explores some ideas on how to create complex sonorities from a simple base.

When writing "Desafinado", Jobim and Mendonça decided to write a tune with many of these unusual scale degree choices in the melody.

The title is interesting as it combines the word "Samba" and "Bolero". "Sambolero" is a term that was used in Brazil back in the 1950s.

In this lesson we will explore the tune "Agua De Beber" written by Antonio Carlos Jobim and the lyrics written by Vinicius de Moraes.

In this lesson Jovino presents a beautiful solo piano arrangement and applies some interesting chord voicings and harmonic principles.

In this lesson we look at the samba tune by Marcos and Paulo Sergio Valle Os Grilos.