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The Girl from Ipanema

Antonio Carlos Jobim (1962)

The definitive bossa nova standard. Features an unusual bridge modulation.

Form: 32 bars (AABA)Style: Bossa NovaTempo: 145 BPM

Changes

FΔ7
G7
Gm7
F#7
FΔ7
F#Δ7
B7
F#m7

Drop 2 Voice Leading

Pattern 1

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Pattern 2

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Pattern 3

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Pattern 4

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Drop 3 Voice Leading

Pattern 1

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Pattern 2

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Pattern 3

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Pattern 4

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