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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 11 MIN

Wave Improvisation and Comping Talk

from Fretprints Podcast | Vocabulary, Voice, and the Fretboard · host Jim Ellis

In this episode of the Guitar and Improvisation Podcast, we explore Antonio Carlos Jobim's bossa nova classic "Wave." We discuss improvisation strategies and comping techniques tailored for this beautiful Brazilian jazz standard. Topics include bossa nova rhythm patterns, chord voicings for comping, and melodic approaches for soloing over the lush harmonic movement that makes "Wave" such a rewarding tune to play on guitar. Visit https://freprints.com for more lessons, courses, and resources to deepen your musicianship and improvisation skills. https://jazzguitar.fretprints.com/join

Improvisation and comping ideas for Antonio Carlos Jobim’s Wave on jazz guitar. Covers bossa nova rhythm, chord voicings, harmonic movement, and solo approaches for this beloved Brazilian jazz standard.

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In this episode of the Guitar and Improvisation Podcast, we explore Antonio Carlos Jobim's bossa nova classic "Wave." We discuss improvisation strategies and comping techniques tailored for this beautiful Brazilian jazz standard. Topics include...

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