Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Saudade Da Bahia” by João Gilberto.
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João Gilberto (1962)
This release brought Gilberto's early Brazilian recordings to wider audiences, showcasing the spare guitar work and softly rhythmic vocals that defined his approach to bossa nova. The material sits in the same vein as his landmark late-1950s sessions, built around the interplay between his voice and his quietly syncopated guitar.
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João Gilberto was a Brazilian guitarist, singer, and composer from Juázeiro, Bahia, widely credited as a pioneer of bossa nova in the late 1950s. He built the genre around a quiet, intimate guitar style and a conversational vocal approach that pulled the music far away from the louder samba traditions before it. In Brazil he was called O Mito, and internationally he was often described as the father of bossa nova.
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Good to know
What key is "Saudade Da Bahia" in?
"Saudade Da Bahia" by João Gilberto is in B major.
What is the tempo of "Saudade Da Bahia"?
"Saudade Da Bahia" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Saudade Da Bahia"?
The core progression is B, Cmaj7, C♯maj7, C♯m7, F♯7, and E♭7, built around the B major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Saudade Da Bahia"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, upright bass, brush drums, piano, and saxophone.
Can I get "Saudade Da Bahia" bass guitar sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Saudade Da Bahia" by João Gilberto, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Saudade Da Bahia" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?
"Saudade Da Bahia" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 136 BPM in B major with 24 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Saudade Da Bahia" bass guitar sheet music?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Saudade Da Bahia" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Saudade Da Bahia" on?
"Saudade Da Bahia" appears on João Gilberto (1962).
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