Bossa Nova
Bossa Nova Chord Progressions
Explore Bossa Nova chord progressions for guitar with diagrams and audio playback.
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All Bossa Nova Progressions
Bossa Nova (Girl from Ipanema)
Bossa NovaImaj7 → II7 → ii7 → bII7
The sophisticated Brazilian progression featuring jazzy major 7th chords and chromatic movement. The tritone substitution creates that smooth, elegant bossa feel.
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Tritone Substitution
JazzImaj7 → bII7 → Imaj7
The ultimate jazz substitution - replacing V7 with bII7 (a tritone away). Creates a chromatic bass line and unexpected color that defines modern jazz harmony.
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