Bossa Here

"He came out with a new way to play guitar. Thumb plays the samba rhythm on the bass strings. Fingers play jazz chords on the treble. Two rhythms at once. One guitar."

Part 4: Educational/Study Guide (For Teachers) Topic: The Cultural Impact of Bossa Nova "He came out with a new way to play guitar

"Want to impress a jazz snob? Say 'Tom Jobim's harmony is better than Cole Porter's.' Then walk away." "He came out with a new way to play guitar

"In the 1950s, Rio was loud. Samba drums everywhere. Then, a shy guy named João Gilberto locked himself in a bathroom for months." "He came out with a new way to play guitar