Jazz Bass Lines With Tabs: Bossa Nova Bass Tutorial On Wave By Antonio Carlos Jobim

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This week, we’re diving into one of the most iconic songs in the bossa nova repertoire — Wave by Antonio Carlos Jobim. It’s a tune that has become a beloved jazz standard thanks to its flowing melody, rich harmony, and unmistakable Brazilian rhythm.

In this video, I’m exploring the bass line across several choruses, each one highlighting a different approach to bossa nova groove and jazz harmony. Whether you're building your foundation in Latin jazz or looking to expand your language, this one has something to dig into.

As usual, I’m playing the line on Double Bass here, but this is a great one to play on Bass Guitar too. Try playing this version — the music is on screen in both notation and tablature. Check it out and let me know what you think!

00:00 1st Chorus - Form & Harmony
01:17 2nd Chorus - Standard Bossa Bass Lines & Variations
02:31 3rd Chorus - Rhythmic Variations & History
03:47 4th Chorus - Genre Considerations

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