Learn Authentic Bossa Nova, Samba and Baião Rhythms on Guitar

CourseAcoustic GuitarBossa NovaIntermediate

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Learn Authentic Bossa Nova, Samba and Baião Rhythms on Guitar

Name: Learn Authentic Bossa Nova, Samba and Baião Rhythms on Guitar
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Duration1h 2m

Modules39

LevelIntermediate

LanguageEnglish

Lesson Plan (1h 2m)

- 01. Welcome to the Course!
  1:27
- 02. Technique Tips | Getting Started
  4:30
- 01. Bossa | Levada 1 | Slow
  1:37
- 02. Bossa | Levada 1 | Medium
  Free lesson
  1:18
- 03. Bossa | Levada 1 | Fast
  1:14
- 04. Bossa | Levada 2 | Slow
  1:42
- 05. Bossa | Levada 2 | Medium
  1:09
- 06. Bossa | Levada 2 | Fast
  1:20
- 07. Parque dos Patins (Bossa Song Performance)
  2:18
- 01. Introduction to the Baião Style
  1:56
- 02. BAIÃO | Levada 1 | Slow
  1:42
- 03. BAIÃO | Levada 1 | Medium
  1:12
- 04. BAIÃO | Levada 1 | Fast
  0:49
- 05. BAIÃO | Levada 2 | Slow
  1:08
- 06. BAIÃO | Levada 2 | Medium
  0:53
- 07. BAIÃO | Levada 2 | Fast
  1:04
- 08. BAIÃO | Levada 2 | Really Fast!
  1:05
- 09. BAIÃO | Levada 3 | Slow
  1:09
- 10. BAIÃO | Levada 3 | Medium
  1:24
- 11. BAIÃO | Levada 3 | Fast
  1:02
- 12. BAIÃO | Levada 4 | Slow
  1:40
- 13. BAIÃO | Levada 4 | Medium
  1:33
- 14. BAIÃO | Levada 4 | Fast
  2:09
- 15. BAIÃO | Introduction to the Song
  1:02
- 16. BAIÃO | Song Performance | Accompaniment
  1:43
- 17. BAIÃO | Song Performance | Expressive Accompaniment
  2:17
- 01. Introduction to the Samba Style
  3:25
- 02. Samba | Levada 1 | Slow
  1:31
- 03. Samba | Levada 1 | Medium
  1:01
- 04. Samba | Levada 1 | Fast
  1:06
- 05. Samba | Levada 2 | Slow
  2:02
- 06. Samba | Levada 2 | Medium
  1:03
- 07. Samba | Levada 2 | Fast
  1:08
- 08. Samba - Levada 3 - Slow
  1:16
- 09. Samba | Levada 3 | Medium
  1:23
- 10. Samba | Levada 3 | Fast
  2:26
- 11. Samba | Levada 4 | Open Strings
  1:44
- 12. Samba | Song Performance | Accompaniment
  2:04
- 13. Samba | Song Performance | Full Performance
  2:03

About this course

Dive into the sounds of Brazilian music with world-renowned guitarist Daniel Santiago - a composer, guitarist and music producer who for the past 20 years has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the Brazilian, Jazz and Rock music scenes.

Perfect for intermediate and advanced guitarists, this course will teach you how to play iconic Brazilian styles like Bossa Nova, Baião, and Samba with true musicality and technical precision. Daniel Santiago, an expert in Brazilian guitar styles, will guide you through essential techniques, rhythms, and harmonies, helping you master the syncopated grooves and smooth chord progressions that define these genres.

The course includes easy to play exercises at slow, medium and fast tempos, with TAB and notation that will help you learn and internalise the rhythms or "Levadas" that define the sound of each style, before applying these rhythms in the context of a full song. The songs are recorded by Daniel especially for this course.

Also included in the course are:

39 video lessons recorded in Brasilia
28 exercises with integrated TAB and sheet music
Downloadable PDFs for all exercises
3 original songs to learn with backing tracks
Interactive sheet music player for all songs

Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of Brazilian music or develop your guitar playing, this course will give you the skills to play Brazilian guitar in an authentic, expressive way.

Who it's for

Intermediate guitarists curious about Brazilian rhythms
Returning players wanting fresh styles in their hands
Self-taught players who can read basic TAB

What you'll learn

Play authentic bossa nova levadas at three tempos
Lock into baião and samba grooves with steady time
Perform three original Brazilian songs with backing tracks

What you'll need

An acoustic or nylon string guitar
Comfort with open chords and basic fingerpicking
A few minutes most days, slow practice first

Meet the Guru

Daniel Santiago

Daniel Santiago is a Brazilian composer, guitarist, and music producer whose 20-year career has made a lasting impact on Brazilian and global music. Deeply rooted in Brazilian traditions, Santiago's sound is also influenced by 1970s and 80s English rock and modern jazz. Known for his unique sonic language and emotional depth, his music has been praised by icons like Guinga as “nostalgic and futuristic.”

Santiago has collaborated with renowned artists such as Eric Clapton, Milton Nascimento, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Joshua Redman. He has released three solo albums and over ten with Hamilton de Holanda, earning multiple Latin Grammy nominations. Santiago's duo with Pedro Martins, formed in 2015, gained international acclaim and was featured at Eric Clapton's 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival.

Daniel recently opened yet another chapter with his first Heartcore Records release “Song For Tomorrow”, produced by himself together with Kurt Rosenwinkel and Pedro Martins. As an educator, Daniel breaks down the rhythms at the heart of Brazilian guitar - bossa nova, samba and baiao - showing you exactly how to lock the thumb-driven groove, voice rich harmony, and play with the swing and feel that make this music come alive.

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