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Samba — Guitar

The acoustic guitar sits at the very heart of Brazilian music: bossa nova was practically invented on it, and it carries samba, choro and MPB with equal ease. At the heart of Brazilian music, samba pairs a syncopated sway — that is, accents landing off the strong beat — with rich harmonies that invite you to sing along. On this page you'll explore the style's classic progressions: the circle of fifths and the ii-V-I, which simply means a chord sequence that builds tension and resolves onto the home chord.

Grooves

Samba thumb-and-comp

Progressions

ciclo de quintas ii-V-I

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