Here are few example rhythmic patterns to get the essence the Bossa Nova style.
Subjects(s): Rhythm • Strums • Latin • Bossa
Here are few example rhythmic patterns to get the essence the Bossa Nova style.
The rhythmic part of the Bossa Nova style is a mixture of Levels I, II and IIR of the Modular Phonetic Rhythm System by Chuck Anderson. This is the system I use with GREAT results.
Pattern One
Two quarter notes followed an eighth, dotted quarter note.
As Bossa Nova draws from a fusion of samba and jazz. With a rich harmonic structure of 4-part chords with upper partials, extensions and altered chords. I used a C6/9 chord for the example.
The hear the difference try it with an open position C chord, the first chord most ukulele player learn.
1-1 2-2
1 2 3 4
Pattern Two
1-1 2-2
1 2 3 4
Bossa Nova patterns can be played with rests interspersed in the mix as I played in the example videos.
Patterns One and Two
A the clave for a Bossa Nova is a two bar patter it is good to have two bar pattern.
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