BOSSA NOVA is beautiful! (and why every guitarist should know the basics)
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Published 2024-04-17
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Why everyone should know Bossa Nova
1:39 Lvl. 1 - The Rhythm
2:50 The three rhythms
4:02 Improvising
5:15 Lvl. 2 - The Chords
5:38 Noodling over the chords
7:20 Lvl. 3 - Extended Chords
8:23 Lvl. 4 - The Melody
12:17 Trying the whole thing
13:00 Approaching a tune like this
14:00 Dominic's style
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All Comments (21)
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I love how you put the tabs on the screen
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man just had a private guitar lesson with Dominic Miller, SO COOL!
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As a Brazilian, it is curious but at the same time fascinating to see the enchantment that Bossa Nova causes among foreigners. We were practically born learning this rhythm. If you increase this same beat to 160bpm, you will be entering SAMBA. Congratulations on the content Paul. I've learned a lot from you over the last few years!!
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The lesson here is that if you make a video about Dominic Miller’s playing, he may show up at your house and give you an amazing music lesson.
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Bossa nova made jazz style chords and theory a lot more accessible for me. Definitely worth learning
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Paul is such a good "interviewer" ... he knows when to guide vs when to sit back. He just blends right in with what's needed. This was a great hang.
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As a brazilian I must point: this groove is present not only in bossa nova, but in almost everything else in Brazil. It's the "relaxing" approach that gives the correct tone to it, like a warm sunset at the beach, and Dominic nailed the concept. This and the insane chord progressions, of course. 😅
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Hats off to a "Bossanova haunted" Dominic Miller... the humility in sharing his passion is a breath of fresh air in these times of "in your face" attention seeking music. Thank you Paul for a wonderful presentation.
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I love how Dominic, during any of the live-jam test runs scattered throughout, is watching Paul's face intently as he plays. He's immediately trying to connect with the emotion and presence of the other musician, even for a soft Bossa Nova jam sesh. Smiling when he sees how much fun the other person is having with it. Music is so valuable.
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My old friend Levi loved bossa nova. He played side flute and anytime I’d play some basic bossa nova chords he’d soar with that. RIP Levi. Bossa nova is timeless.
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What a generous man Dominic Miller is to share his knowledge so easily and in such a humble way! Respect!
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This is how I started in 69. Mom played it on her Yamaha acoustic but then Bobbie Gentry ‘Ode to Billie Jo’ was on the radio. Then I discovered dad’s Sergio Mendes albums. Even today it’s where I go to get centered and then everything else is within reach. I’m 65 I’m only getting started.
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Dominic nailed it. This is how Bossa Nova should be played. Less is More.
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Dominic was the first non-Brazilian person I've seen to really get Brazilian music. Rhythm and touch is everything. You take a musician like Arthur Menezes playing amazing Rock/Blues and the Brazilian groove comes out even in a completely different genre. Dominic is spot on, including his comment about having to feel it.
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Great tip not being shy about playing single notes while the chords are held back. Makes life a lot easier. Otherwise one would ruin one's hands trying to do the impossible.
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Thank you, Paul and Dominic for capturing this moment and allowing us to sit in on this beautiful conversation between the two of you. My father was a well-trained guitarist and introduced me to the guitar at very young age. He no longer played professionally, but whenever he pulled out his acoustic he loved to play these same chords. He has since passed, but playing the guitar is one of the ways I still connect with him. This video did so even more. Much appreciated. 🙏
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I'm a nubie at 75; and wanted to know a little bit of jazz chords. This video is the perfect starting point, for my musical journey, via Bosa Nova. Thanks Paul, AND Dominic.
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the IMMENSE musicality of someone on the level of Dominic Miller is rare on socials and definitely explains his enormous career
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Wow priceless! A virtuoso collaborating and sharing his gift with Paul who's one of the best on Youtube, seeing this has made my day.
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That jam switch at 6:10 and Dominic saying "That's great" has to feel like a dream haha, amazing video
