Bossa Nova (Girl from Ipanema)

Imaj7 II7 ii7 bII7

Key
F
Tempo
140
Feel
arpeggiated
Bars
4
Position
Feel
140

About

The sophisticated Brazilian progression featuring jazzy major 7th chords and chromatic movement. The tritone substitution creates that smooth, elegant bossa feel.

Songs that use this chord progression

  • The Girl from Ipanema — Antonio Carlos Jobim
    Fmaj7 – G7 – Gm7 – Gb7 in F
  • Corcovado — Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Desafinado — Joao Gilberto
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