Carisch Ongarello Antonio - Bossa Nova Standards For Guitar + CD
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Essential Information About This Method
Essential Information About This Method
- A progressive learning of bossa nova technique to establish the right rhythmic placement, syncopation, and typical groove.
- 15 essential Brazilian standards to quickly move from exercises to repertoire and enrich your accompaniments.
- Included play-along CD with high-quality backing tracks, ideal for working on timing and sound in real-life situations.
- Suitable for rhythm guitar and solo guitar: develop both comping, right-hand precision, and harmonic fluency.
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Summary of This Method
This method is designed to help you understand and master the fundamentals of the bossa nova language on guitar, from rhythmic mechanics to the interpretation of standards. You will work on a clear approach to chord playing, the articulation of bass notes and offbeats, as well as the essential reflexes needed to achieve a smooth, steady, and singing accompaniment. The content emphasizes musicality: how to make the rhythm breathe, balance the accents, and find the right "touch" so that the guitar naturally blends into the Brazilian aesthetic.
The proposed repertoire covers 15 classics, perfect for building a solid and immediately usable foundation in jam sessions, duos, or groups: Bim Bom, Chega De Saudade, Corcovado, Desafinado, Este Seu Olhar, Felicidade, Garota De Ipanema, Insensatez, Mas Que Nada, Meditação, Menina Flor, O Amor Em Paz, O Pato, Samba De Uma Nota Só, So Danço Samba. Each piece becomes a training ground to stabilize your pulse, refine your sense of harmony, and gain fluidity over the duration of a full song.
Thanks to the play-along CD and its carefully crafted accompaniments, you can focus on what matters: holding the chord progression, working on your chord changes, perfecting your timing, and developing your solo guitar reflexes without losing the energy of a "live" context. An excellent resource for effective progress, whether you are discovering the style or seeking to make your playing more authentic and precise on bossa nova standards.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Latin | ||
| Instrumentation | guitar (solo and rhythm) | Genre | guitar method, bossa nova, Brazilian standards |
Questions frequently asked
Which bossa nova standards are included in this method?
The repertoire features 15 titles, including Chega De Saudade, Corcovado, Desafinado, Garota De Ipanema, and Mas Que Nada. It also includes Bim Bom, O Pato, and Samba De Uma Nota So.
Does the CD contain accompaniments for guitar practice?
The play-along CD provides accompaniments to work on chord progressions, chord changes, and timing within a musical context.
Is this Carisch method suitable for both rhythm and solo guitar?
The book is designed for both solo and rhythm guitar. The practice covers chord playing, bass articulation, and syncopation. The CD accompaniments help develop solo guitar reflexes on the 15 standards.
Which bossa nova guitar techniques are covered?
The method addresses the rhythmic mechanics of bossa nova, accent balance, and accompaniment touch. Special attention is given to the consistency of the pulse and fluency throughout a complete piece.
Can Chega De Saudade be practiced with this method?
Chega De Saudade is among the 15 Brazilian standards included in the collection, along with the play-along CD.



