This is what I consider to be a proper lesson; you didn't just show us where to put our fingers with tab, you actually explained what scale the chords are built on and therefore how the song was composed. A rare lesson. For me, if I don't understand where a song is derived musically, I get irritated! Thank you da curaçao.
@erwinHerr7 ай бұрын
A wonderful lesson thanks ❤
@zack6D4 күн бұрын
I''m a piano player and was looking for some insight on this tune. No matter that was "for guitar", it really gave me a great understanding of how the song is structured, and easy to apply to my instrument. Super clear and smartly laid out. Truly appreciated.
@fretnote26802 ай бұрын
Splendid. Well sequenced, explained and comprehensive. You deserve a gold medal! I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
@jeffreed87302 күн бұрын
Really nice job on a sophisticated piece! You’ve solved the puzzle and helped us all without a harmonic analysis to add confusion. Thanks😊
@1mespudАй бұрын
Thank you for doing your part to help tame mankind by exposing the DNA of this exceptional piece.
@AltGuitarSchoolАй бұрын
Haha, you are welcome!
@rodericksibelius84726 ай бұрын
Classical Guitar Player here, I am just enamored how those chords sounds, and you teach it so well, Thanks.
Jobim's probably my favourite composer - and though he has countless classics, this might be his very best. Ive seen many lessons on this tune, and learned many of them - but none of them are of this version (my fav). You're a marvelous teacher, thank you so much for this amazing lesson!
@john0904able6 ай бұрын
I have been haunted for decades, and been fumbling with accidental scraps til 2024. Thank you so much for this brilliant decoding of what is undoubtedly my favourite Jobim work. ⭐️🔥
@StringscapesАй бұрын
Man you are the best, this is my favourite bossa nova song and I wanted to learn it for a long time. The way you explained made it very easy to learn it. Thank you!
@AltGuitarSchoolАй бұрын
@Stringscapes thank you!
@pnojazz4 ай бұрын
For years I’ve wanted to play this. You’re such an amazing teacher! Thank you for playing it so slowly where we can clearly learn each chord. Finally I got it thanks to your efforts! Bless you!❤
@AltGuitarSchool4 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a kind comment!!
@BrockSavage796 ай бұрын
This is without any doubt the best lesson on this beautiful tune I could find on YT. Thank you for sharing it!
@mateusvitor27742 ай бұрын
Interesting here in brazil this is like bread and butter. Probably years after listening to Jobim and João Gilberto.
@anthonymicu68533 ай бұрын
That lesson was absolutely great. The last section really helped to tie together the entire melody.
@anthonymicu68533 ай бұрын
How about adding a finger style tab?
@idaho_girl9 ай бұрын
I'm a former reed player who loves Águas de Março. This video has really helped me appreciate the guitar part and the cord progressions. Thanks!
@jackofalltrades11005 ай бұрын
the best instructor i’ve ever come across. you made learning this so easy. now i get to play a beautiful song. thank you so much
@antonio30104 ай бұрын
Great tutorial! Takes you by your hand and everything is brightly clear. Perfect for classic cats like myself!
@Brickcellent4 ай бұрын
Best tutorial ever, just wish it had the right hand but we'll work with what we have 😅
@choochoo1963 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the amazing breakdown! I love this song, Águas de Março, and it inspired me to start taking guitar lessons about 6 months ago. Learning guitar and music theory has been one of the best decisions I've ever made, so much fun
@oamantedasartes8 ай бұрын
Amazing! I used to play it bit a different, but you covered it all nicely! tks from Brazil.
@panentheisticАй бұрын
I don't know music theory, but I don't like simplified versions. That's why it's harder for me to play just by ear (or by heart, I don't know the correct expression, I'm Brazilian). That's why I loved your video and your teaching. Thank you very much.
@AltGuitarSchoolАй бұрын
Obrigado amigo! 🇧🇷
@clay_geo2 ай бұрын
Thank you, this is great! My only quibble would be that I think the Ebm6/9 in the second progression should rather be something like x6857x as in Mike Black's lesson on the song. Sounds better to my ears at least. I think the rest of your video basically agrees with his but yours is much easier to follow visually!
@CemSk12 ай бұрын
When I was transcribing this song I remember there being two guitars layered which meant I ended up learning and blending both together by accident. This is a perfect transcription though I must say. I play is slightly different. Love this song
@eggizgud25 күн бұрын
Lovely manners. Thanks so much for the tutorial too. Can't wait to practise. This is one of the most beautiful songs ever.
@erickfuga8 ай бұрын
What a great lesson! I was trying to figure out the "theory" behind it and trying to understand this piece, but it was a hard one for me. You nailed it!
@FritsJongbloets10 ай бұрын
Helped me a lot! Not only for this particular song; it's also a lesson in approaching / how to learn a new song. An Aguas de Março is such a though ánd fun one to play 🙂
@SolarMumuns2 ай бұрын
The greatest bossa guitar song lesson I've ever seen. Bravo! Muito obrigado
@troutfisher71827 ай бұрын
Wow, its really a trip how the melody and chords fit together. It might help to learn the words, to remember the chord changes.
@wiggles8283Ай бұрын
love this channel so much
@gilbertomartinez57639 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this wonderful explanation of "Waters of March". Aloha from Hawaii!
@CemSk12 ай бұрын
Learning this song by ear was so hard hahah great transcription
@troutfisher71827 ай бұрын
You're a good teacher, thanks!
@massimobruschi43742 ай бұрын
Great lesson for such a complicated tune, thank you!
@sylvainazard40264 ай бұрын
The best tuto that i never see, clar and organised, thanks for that and hello from france !!
@user-id5dd1pv2g8 ай бұрын
Outstanding. I have loved this music for years and your presentation is so helpful and clear. Definitely thinking that I wish you were my music theory teacher in college. Nicely done! I play saxophone, and am now inspired to try guitar.
@Rrc363818 ай бұрын
hi, I am a saxophonist (Tenor), and pianist/keyboards, and despite my "age", I wanted to try the classical nylon guitar only to play Bossa Nova. I've been working on this instrument for two years now, and I didn't choose the easiest one, because the Bossa chords are very jazzy enriched chords, but what a pleasure now, because the work gives results, despite periods of discouragement! Go ahead and get started! , the nylon guitar is a superb instrument.
@mcmanustony6 ай бұрын
This is phenomenal. I have been fascinated and confused by this beautiful song for years. I am a professional player but in a very unrelated genre.....this is so informative, so wonderful....and having watched more than one tutorial, so correct! Many thanks for your kind instruction!
@AltGuitarSchool6 ай бұрын
Hey Tony, Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment :-) I really appreciate your encouragement!
@Cahuil_ED4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@jeffreed87302 күн бұрын
I agree with every positive comment made!! An internet first!! HA
@peterandrews74346 ай бұрын
Wonderfully explained. Thank you.
@tristanboyle44503 ай бұрын
Very nice thanks
@billtubehart2 ай бұрын
Excellent! Thanks! Always wanted to learn this song.
@sarang699 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this interesting and very well-structured lecture! Also as a non-guitarist (my main instrument is the piano) I enjoyed watching your demonstrations and listening to your explanations - and of course the subtle beauty of this truly enchanting song ...
@user-xp8qm9db9r6 ай бұрын
Beautiful and very well taught! 🙏❤
@adamdabomb111310 ай бұрын
This is INCREDIBLE!!! I just learned it all the way through because of you. :) thank you!!!
@AltGuitarSchool10 ай бұрын
Ah glad to hear, thank you for your message!
@TonoAyalaB-cf7uj4 ай бұрын
Gracias, thanks! Saludos desde México 😊👋
@SickWhippet2 ай бұрын
Thank you :)
@tpchris30227 ай бұрын
This Video is much easier to understand Kudos !
@ericmintz668910 ай бұрын
Que maravilha! Such a well-organized mapping of the composition, including the chords, the chord sequences, and their relations to the melodies. The only people who don't love this song, as recorded by Tom Jobim and Elis Regina, must be those who have never heard it. Hard to resist the temptation to subscribe to your Patreon page for the .pdf and the second video which might include tips on the right hand "batida" so crucial to Brazilian guitar pieces!
@chezztone8 ай бұрын
Why resist? Sounds like a good idea to me! Thanks for reminding me to do that...
@tradutexto11 Жыл бұрын
Wow, what an amazing delightful swaying rhythm! You rock!
@allenhughes12 Жыл бұрын
The 3rd part of the progression reminds me of the head of On Green Dolphin Street. Excellent lesson.
@AltGuitarSchool Жыл бұрын
So true! I always wondered about this progression as Jobim uses it in other songs too. He likely was inspired by Green Dolphin Street seeing that it came out much earlier. Thank you for that!
@institutodeenergia4 ай бұрын
saludos desde Tlaxcala México. gracias.
@fredwidl19806 ай бұрын
Excellent lesson, thank you!!!
@waltandtheinvisibles87992 ай бұрын
Nicely done and thank you!
@christantonugrohosir80211 ай бұрын
Thank u sir, such a big help for me starting learning latin guitar
@antonioseguraiglesias6 ай бұрын
Great lesson. Thanks !
@berndpaulweiss3 ай бұрын
very very nice. thank you. I don't really completely agree with the system of chord progressions. In my opinion, the first chord sequence (bass notes only) is Bb/Ab/G/Gb/F/E/Eb/Ab, with the exception of the beginning of the song where the Gb is played twice as long. So you always play 8 bass notes. The second sequence also starts with Bb. Just my opinion. and another quibble, I think the chord at the beginning of the first chord progression must be Bb6sus2
@javierazcarate65017 ай бұрын
Thanks sir ! Good lesson
@abjoseck95484 ай бұрын
Cool, thanks for sharing!
@narissabond61334 ай бұрын
Fabulous tutorial!
@rrdwiki4 ай бұрын
Thats great mate. Loved it🤙
@gabrielruizmedina9608 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! Beautiful!!
@joseriosperic867611 ай бұрын
Thanks for this!!!
@marcrusso-mg7rh11 ай бұрын
super comme d'habitude, merci mille !
@rommelusla200310 ай бұрын
Excelente que buen video y mejor aún la explicación
@bobtolf6 ай бұрын
Wonderful
@user-fh3vl1el6j6 ай бұрын
Beautiful ❤
@iniadalahkilas11 Жыл бұрын
thanks its really helpfulllll!!
@carlospeiro61311 ай бұрын
Amazing!!
@Mikebooky7 ай бұрын
Por acaso você tem uma versão GP7 que eu possa comprar ? Tenho versões GP7, mas achei super dificeis
@ndpmomentum2445Ай бұрын
Good work - is there a pdf?
@Jamie-js3qw9 ай бұрын
hi, Ariel. Are you available for online lessons?
@ReflejosdeManu7 ай бұрын
Hey, great arrangement. I am curious if this is the original arrangement or not, because in other videos they play a reasonably different set of chords and still sounds fine. One important difference I have found is in the first chord progression. After the third chord, they don't play the b flat major 9 over F and instead go to b flat major 7. The progression that follows after is slightly different as well. Just wondering how is originally played and which of those variations in your opinion is more loyal to the song. The video where I found the arrangement that I mention is this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qouzYoqEpsedo6M
@AltGuitarSchool7 ай бұрын
Hello! Thank you for your message. This lesson is a transcription of the 1974 recording by Tom Jobim and Elis Regina. While it wasn't the first recording of this song, I believe it's the best version (though that's debatable :-)). Jobim recorded other versions with slightly different chords, but the core structure of the three chord progressions remains the same, featuring some intriguing substitutions.
@andrewhenderson9474 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant lesson Ariel. Can I ask what Guitar you are using.
@AltGuitarSchool Жыл бұрын
Hi @andrewhenderson9474, I am using a classical guitar made in Spain by the Contreras luthier family. It's a Contreras III, double top.
@andrewhenderson9474 Жыл бұрын
@@AltGuitarSchool Thanks great playing of this beautiful instrument.