Bossa Nova Bass Lines A Beginners Guide

Lesson Material and Backing Track Available Here: This week we re looking at how to play Bossa Nova bass lines. We re breaking down the most popular Bossa Nova, The Girl From Ipanema by Antonio Carlos Jobim (most famously sung by Astrud Gilberto). We re going to look at a few different ways of playing a basic groove through a bossa nova while following a chord chart before looking at some rhythmic and melodic variations you can use for creating some interest. Have fun Follow Talkingbass: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: Visit for more free online bass lessons, articles and downloads from Mark Smith and subscribe to receive the free Scale Reference Manua