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Rhythm
Autumn Leaves in a basic Bossa Nova style
Blues Bossa. A Kenny Dorham tune but here with a little twist.
Bossa Baristo: an original by Gé Bijvoet
Brazil Rudimentals. A basic introduction of playing in the Brazil rhythmical style
Moving Pedal Point. A pedal point can be static but also moving, just give it rhythm
Percussive Bass. A bass will sound better when it is a little percussive
Reading Rhythm. Introduction, with a free pdf to practice
Reading Rhythm. You have to hear the words
Wave, Brazil, comping and a solo
Autumn Leaves in a basic Bossa Nova style.
Watch the video and download sheet music free of cost.
Watch the video and download sheet music free of cost.
Blues Bossa, a Kenny Dorham tune but here with a little twist.
Bossa Baristo, a Bossa Nova with some different bell and tamborim rhythms. Melody and rhythm pattern in one hand, that's challenging. Sheet music is available here.
Brazil Rudimentals. Bossa Nova Style basic introduction of playing in the Brazil rhythmical style.
Moving Pedal Point. A pedal point can be static but also moving, just give it rhythm. A percussive left hand gives another vibe.
Percussive Bass. A bass will sound better when it is a little percussive. To experiment play one of the bass notes short and give it an extra rhythm.
Read Rhythm Introduction. The Best Way to Count 16th Note Rhythms Introduction: Reading rhythm is like reading words, you have to hear and not count them. It's easy there are only 9 rhythmical words. Imagine that you can read all books knowing only nine words.
Reading Rhythm is like reading words, you have to hear them. It's easy there are only 9 rhythmical words. Imagine that you can read all books knowing only nine words.
Wave. Bossa Nova Style basic comping and a beautiful solo.
After watching the video download the exercises.