Samba VS Bossa Nova - What's The Difference ? | Ep.28

In this episode, another highly requested, I talk about the basic differences on Samba VS Bossa Nova - their similarities and their particular perks. Enjoy!
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[@yellowtardbot5113]

Samba has a celebratory vibe while bosso nova is like chill

[@GabrielSantiago]

interesting way of seeing it. Best GS

[@DanielPodlovics]

You might be surprised. Samba does, in general come from a celebratory history-it was born through the emancipation of slaves in Brazil in the late 1800s after all! However, like much Brazilian music, there's a lot of samba with a strong melancholic undertone. For example, Malandro by Jorge Aragão, or Pra Vela Não Se Apagar from Samba de Vela (i am not Brazilian but I love samba and I'm learning new things every day, if I'm wrong or off the mark, please correct me!)

[@charlesstitchwong3124]

hearing your calm voice over a beautiful played guitar makes me want to retire right now on a beach front house

[@AR-cf9di]

Bossa nova is so beautiful …. Makes me want to explore Brazilian culture and what led to such a beautiful music

[@emerald_a_op4400]

Just be careful about where you go if you ever go to Brazil.

[@monstergonads11]

I heard one of the original creators of bossa nova: antonio carlos jobim was inspired by the beautiful nature around him in brazil and he wanted to capture that beauty in his music.

[@monstergonads11]

No kidding. Jobim, nara leao, and others i’ve yet to find have made some of the most beautiful music i’ve ever heard. Been deep diving lately for more like it.

[@amayajackson4818]

sounds like samba is for waking up and bossa nova is for going to sleep

[@GabrielSantiago]

lol interesting look! best GS

[@exquisitearc8498]

I could listen to you play samba all day

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thank You! 🙏🏼🎸

[@JetBrainiac]

I was very impressed when I heard Baden Powell, Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim at the first time. It is so difficult, being on another continent, to immerse yourself in such an extensive culture! Your videos and such lessons are just salvation. Thanks Gabriel, you are great! And your works as a composer, and a guitar player are no less impressive! Wish you all the best) P.S. Greetings from Russia!

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're following. Best GS

[@paolo-mw4sq]

non conosco l'inglese ma basta ascoltare se hai un buon orecchio.

[@GabrielSantiago]

Grazie!

[@dappawap]

I learned there is a difference between traditional and American bossa nova

[@GabrielSantiago]

As far as I'm concerned there isn't "traditional x American" bossa nova. It's just Bossa Nova, played right or played poorly. Thanks for watching the video! Best, GS

[@SiggeSvahn]

Your playing is great. I heard Nelson Faria have a slightly different definition of Bossa. Starting as a soft & jazzy & indoors version of the Brazilian grooves in the 1960's. In that sense Bossa is a container for samba, baião, forro, afoxé etc played in a soft manner. Nelson Faria uses the same "claves" for bossa and samba as you do in his lectures as I understand it.

[@kristian7692]

Thanks a lot! I came here because i was confused about some exercises in 'the brazillian guitar book' and wanted to sort things out. The first rhythm examples in the book start off with a chord ON the first beat but to me almost all samba's sound like there is no chord on the first beat (only bass note). So yes, your answer is clear: bossa groove is inverted samba groove. Thanks! I'll invert these rhythms from now on :)

[@blackbirdx7777]

Samba and Bossa are the ying and the yang of one same sound

[@MamaLena205]

Thank you so much for this lesson. I learned so much! Plus I got to hear you playing beautiful music, too. You are so very talented. 😊

[@keso7034]

I don't know how to play a guitar yet but this tutorial is very relaxing and soulful. Had to research more about the rich history of it as well.

[@suzearl]

You're excellent! I could listen to you all day. Great explanation-I get the difference now.

[@GabrielSantiago]

Great to hear! best GS

[@SvenBlumer]

Still loving this one. Thanks Gabe. Would dig to see you collaborating with @AndyTimmons on an album of Samba /Bossa / Blues-Jazz and Rock tunes and rhythm section to suit. I would love to support that in any crowd-fund effort. The music would be a total win for all.

[@lennygoldberg3211]

This is the best explanation of the both the samba and bossa nova as well the difference. Very clear. Thank you!

[@GabrielSantiago]

thank you Lenny! best GS

[@Yeldineyintun]

Great video. I’m trying to learn bossa nova and I’m realizing I’ve been playing samba as I’ve jammed in my little “bossa nova” style

[@eugenefullstack7613]

Great video, I've always wondered what the exact difference was and you explained it perfectly while also playing gorgeous music on the guitar the entire time =)

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thank you so much Eugene! I’m really glad you liked and found the video helpful. Best GS

[@platoschauvet]

yknow that dog that peacefully listens to that guy that plays guitar, that's me rn. I don't know enough about music to really understand it all, but I love listening to the demonstration

[@GabrielSantiago]

It the music speaks to you in any shape or form it’s a sign I’m doing my job right 🙏🏻

[@ProfJairdoCantoAbreuJunior]

Excelente Gabriel!!! Forte abraço do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil!!!

[@GabrielSantiago]

Ôpa! Obrigado Jair. Morei no Rio por 10anos. Terra boa! Abração GS

[@kis4ketchup]

this is awesome. very nicely explained and edited.

[@youcefbouzidi4103]

Great video man ! Could you plz throw some cool references on Samba ? Old or new stuff that inspire you ! Thanks for the awesome content :)

[@GabrielSantiago]

you're welcome! sure thing, I will list some tracks and artists. best GS

[@anubis9901]

I cannot play any instrument, but loveee samba & bossa, I just wanna say: I SUBSCRIBED😍

[@GabrielSantiago]

Glad to have you here! thank you for watching! best GS

[@anubis9901]

Gabriel Santiago 🤗🤗🤗

[@ToniDelgadoAbellan]

great stuff and great teaching Gabriel

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thanks a lot Toni!! 🙏🏼🎸👊🏻

[@CasarrubiosJesus]

Madre mía que calidad de enseñanza y de musicalidad... ojalá podamos disfrutarte mucho Santiago

[@GabrielSantiago]

Me alegra que te guste mi amigo. Gracias por ver. mantente a salvo, GS

[@CinShummi]

Es genial!!! Lo mismo sentí Muito obrigada pelo ensino, Gabriel!

[@davidmiller4078]

Fascinating explanation and demo cheers from Scotland

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thank you David!!! Hope to play in Scotland! 🙏🏼🎸👊🏻

[@armagheddon28]

Thanks a lot for this clear démonstration 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@DamonMacready]

Really pleasant listening to you playing while explaining. Thanks!

[@GabrielSantiago]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@exquisitearc8498]

What songs are you playing? They’re so beautiful. I know Corcovado is one.

[@puercoespineta]

Me gusta más la samba personalmente, se captura mejor ese saudade. Gran video, muchas gracias.

[@RavenLuni]

Thankyou. This has helped me characterise a piece I'm working on (confusing because it has a repeating section of the melody which has a different rhythm every bar). It's definitely a samba :)

[@Toasted_bread37]

This really gave insight on them both, thank you !

[@davidferrara1105]

Love your playing! Came here for authentic advice

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thank you David! Glad you found these videos and they are helping you!

[@davidlea430]

Thank you great vid

[@KeithDavisJazzPiano]

Very good, brother!

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thank You!! 🙏🏼🎸

[@kimemongg]

Awesome! I knew the difference between bossa nova and samba after watching this video!

[@dspmusik81]

Keep up the great work GS, we appreciate it.

[@GabrielSantiago]

you're welcome! best GS

[@CarlosDiaz-mf9uw]

Muy buena la explicación, Gabriel. Bonito sonido de la acústica!

[@GabrielSantiago]

Gracias Carlos!!

[@11223344556677889959]

Thanks, Gabriel. I have loved and played both (on trumpet) for years. Thanks for the explanation.

[@GabrielSantiago]

My pleasure!

[@francescodisidoro7885]

bravissimo!!! suono caldissimo e precisissimo!!!

[@mylessutton9595]

great man.. really clear and lovely playing too. Keep doing what you do!

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you're digging the videos!

[@Jako_RL]

beautiful explanation, thank you so much!

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thank you! 🙏🏼🎸

[@brunocp87]

Cara, sensacional. Toco há muito tempo ambos e nunca tinha reparado nessa diferença. Faz total sentido.

[@GabrielSantiago]

é o Famoso "é igual mas é diferente" :-) Abração 🙏🏼🎸👊🏻

[@laurentcinus]

Thank you for these very valuable comparisons !! You swing really well !!

[@GabrielSantiago]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SebaMarkoja]

Gracias hermanoo! hacia mil años que tenia esta duda tan grande. Un abrazo genio!

[@GabrielSantiago]

feliz de ser de ayuda hermano! abrazo GS

[@_widas_]

great video

[@pauldecastro4815]

excellent!

[@fusionshredder]

You just got yourself a new subscriber!

[@GabrielSantiago]

Glad to hear that, welcome! Best GS

[@joshuacohen5618]

Great content! Question: When do you suggest getting a 7 string for guitarists who are interested in this style?

[@noalevylive]

Great explanation,!!!

[@GabrielSantiago]

thank you!

[@idan4848]

thanks you! very intresting

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thank you!

[@Pawl0solidus]

Amazing explanation and sound! I wish you all the best! Obrigado!

[@vitodonatone846]

Great Gabriel....bellissimo video

[@Xinghui_p]

Really love the explanation!

[@GabrielSantiago]

Glad you enjoyed it! best GS

[@JulienAndo]

Thank you for this video! Really informative and well explained. m(_ _)m I'm impressed how effective is this simple "switch" on the whole feeling samba/bossa nova

[@GabrielSantiago]

Glad it was helpful! It's very subtle , for sure. best GS

[@N0B0DY_SP3C14L]

Interesting. I tend to think of a surdo pumping away under a samba, but not so much for a bossa nova.

[@GabrielSantiago]

the surdo is definitely not a big part of bossa nova since most of the times there's a drum set rather than a percussion ensemble. But the intention of placing the strong pull on beat 2 is still there, less intense but still there. Best, GS

[@N0B0DY_SP3C14L]

@@GabrielSantiago That strong pull on the 2 makes sense.

[@GabrielSantiago]

@@N0B0DY_SP3C14L it makes all the difference 🙏🏼🎸

[@shonuDhamey]

This is beautiful!! Thank you so much for the insight.

[@joseluiscahisfuentes6418]

Se puede disfrutar más?? Un comienzo de Corcovado precioso!!!

[@GabrielSantiago]

Gracias hermano!

[@RamicF]

que afinacion usaste Gabriel

[@GabrielSantiago]

high to low - E-B-G-D-A-E-B best GS

[@massimiliano7219]

Masterclass

[@musicanostalgia9190]

CRITICA: a bossa nova, chorinho, marchinhas de carnaval, pagode, samba enredo sao variantes do samba... somando todos... tudo é samba

[@Fine_Mouche]

can you find a music where the group switch samba / bossa nova during the music to play with the ambiguity ?

[@joseluiscahisfuentes6418]

Vaya final!!!!!!

[@GabrielSantiago]

🙏🏼

[@tesouro2146]

Amei esse vídeo, obrigado!

[@GabrielSantiago]

obrigado!!

[@oldschool988]

Awesome

[@mt34578]

Não sei se você vem acompanhando, mas tem uma música do desenho Backyardigans chamada "Castaways" que tem sido um trend nas últimas semanas, e essa música tem uma batidade de Bossa Nova. O que eu acho engraçado é que os americanos juram de pé junto que a Bossa Nova é um "jazz brasileiro". Obviamente você entende mil vezes mais de música do que eu, mas não estaria a Bossa Nova mais próxima do Samba-Canção do que o Jazz em si?

[@GabrielSantiago]

sim com certeza!! Bossa Nova é um galho de árvore do samba. Já ouvi pessoas se referindo a "Samba Bossa Nova". Como teve bastante entrada internacional, principalmente o sucesso aqui nos EUA e a inegável influência harmonica e "mood" do cool jazz, as pessoas aqui entendem como algo que veio do jazz. Mas visto pela nossa ótica, fica claro que é uma vertente que saiu do samba, com influências fortes do cool jazz americano. Não vi o desenho Backyardigans ainda, agora fiquei curioso pra ver. Abração!! GS

[@achutamanduru2063]

Alcione - Figa de Guiné is a song that im trying to figure out. It has the bossa nova groove but i cant figure out. Its there but its too diffuse. I hope you can make video of it. I have still for people who did covers of it but there are non. Thank you and god bless

[@alessandradandrea6664]

thaaank youuuuuuu.... great

[@alexgordonepic]

love samba.. it swings baby

[@weets69]

Both are beautiful

[@YOULOOTWESHOOT101]

Check out Tania Maria “Tania Maria Real Wild” 1985 I’m surprised that lots Brazilians didn’t know of her !! Just like lots of Brazilians don’t know whom wrote “Ordem e Progresso”

[@maitejose6095]

Great video!! Do you know Danca da solidao? Would you say it’s a bossa or a samba?

[@GabrielSantiago]

thank you! yeah that one would be a samba. Best GS

[@suenio685]

Hey, great video man ! Could you recommend me some good Samba albums ?

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thanks man! You can search for anything by Jorge Aragão, Zeca Pagodinho, Beth Carvalho, Cartola, Nelson Cavaquinho. Those are real references on the style. Hope it helps. Best GS

[@BellasBooks2022]

So helpfull😊

[@jooyoungjoung8292]

love bossa nova ahahhhh

[@GabrielSantiago]

thank you!

[@hq3727]

I've got sent to check out what Bossa Nova is from a reaction video to a Korean singer Moonbyul's song Weird Day (featuring Punch), and the song had such a chill but yet cheery vibe, and I was curious to find out more about Bossa Nova. Thank you for the intro! :) Here's the song that got me here! Could you comment on whether or not it has a hint of Bossa Nova? :o kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3Oydah-irV1gpo

[@hq3727]

p.s. here's the instrumental of Weird Day. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/inOsZKOvabeWmq8

[@GabrielSantiago]

i wouldn't call this song a Bossa Nova per se, it's more like a lounge-y kinda vibe but it definitely draws from the style - some hint in the rhythm and the harmony

[@federicocastriota2190]

2:57

[@GabrielSantiago]

👊🏻🎸

[@lordmyrann]

Billie Eilish brought me here. Love your playing man. Also danced Samba in ballroom style back in the day.

[@ianbraganza3065]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@GabrielSantiago]

thanks Ian! best GS

[@peterjohnstoltzman]

We need to do a series of videos together where you teach me the subtleties, and we transcribe moments of CCM and Romero and explore why they work!

[@GabrielSantiago]

great suggestion!

[@jovanovicnebojsa9256]

Bravooooo 😉❤️

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thank You! 🙏🏼🎸

[@gelumatcasu4258]

Super super super...1unber1!

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jandroid1962]

You’re interesting to listen to.

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thank you!! 🙏🏼🎸

[@floreentan8020]

Can we conclude that all music using 7th harmony are in Jazz family?

[@GabrielSantiago]

Not necessarily. 7ths have been used way before jazz. Specially end of 19th century

[@SuchaDoofus]

May I ask what guitar you have? Looking for a nice seven string.

[@GabrielSantiago]

Hi, this one is made by a Brazilian luthier, Carlos Novaes. Best, GS

[@SuchaDoofus]

@@GabrielSantiago thank you. It sounds excellent!

[@seananiosoki]

last song you played? what is it

[@GameNationRDF]

is samba to bossa nova what blues is to jazz?

[@LifeStrikeCoach]

Una maravilla de placer!

[@gilberto2056]

Tom Jobim already explained

[@GabrielSantiago]

And I just explained again.

[@rebanelson607]

And before I figure it out I'll need a few more explanations! Thanks!@@GabrielSantiago

[@kallttogline6822]

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[@GabrielSantiago]

🎸🙏🏻

[@healthymindbodysoul]

Enjoying your video. Working on my bossa/samba keys styles. Educational thank you 🎵💕 other account - XoXo Nassim 💋 @nassimgrooves

[@GabrielSantiago]

Thank you!!

[@WillForFree]

hella jifferent

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

Bossa Nova is better

[@thiagovidal8972]

Bossa is a whitewashed samba to export and don't offend white ears. Eugenic, samba de branco, samba de paulista.

[@sobanosilva8585]

Sorry but I think it's in your mind. 🙂

[@Ylemonade]

They're clearly different.

[@dankierson]

Recorded volume too low. Explanation no use to people who don't know what phrases, bars, etc mean. And that's a lot of us 😁

[@GabrielSantiago]

then you need to start understanding, phrases, bars, etc the foundation of music. Thanks for watching.

[@yellowtardbot5113]

Samba has a celebratory vibe while bosso nova is like chill

[@GabrielSantiago]

Interest way to look at it. Thanks for watching! best GS

[@The12345nikolas]

Not exactly. Cartola - I need to find myself, Nelson do Cavaquinho - Juizo Final, Batatinha - Direito de Sambar, are samba songs that sound sad. There are many like...