ii7-V7-IM7: Bossa Nova

The Bossa Nova rhythm sways left and right rather than swings forward and back, providing a super relaxed, laid-back feel…

ii7-V7-IM7 Chord Progression: Bossa Nova

music notation showing bossa nova piano comping for a major 2-5-1 chord progression

Homework

Using your ears and knowledge of scales and chord structure, “transpose” this rhythm and voicing pattern to all the keys you want to play in (Suggested keys: F, Bb, Eb)

Doing so will develop an enormous jazz vocabulary that you will know by ear, intellect, eye, and muscle… laying a rock solid foundation for fluent improvisation.

4 responses to “ii7-V7-IM7: Bossa Nova”

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    Anonymous

    The example is great.
    Thanks !

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      Frank J. Peter

      Your positive feedback is deeply appreciated, my anonymous friend!

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    Anonymous

    Bossa nova is one of my best jazz styles.
    I’ll be practicing this nice example and transposing it to all my preferred keys.

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      Frank J. Peter

      Your comment is music to my ears!

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