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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Saudade Da Bahia" by João Gilberto, in B major at about 136 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Saudade Da Bahia" by João Gilberto

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Saudade Da Bahia” by João Gilberto.

Saudade Da Bahia by João Gilberto
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrebossa nova · jazz · samba
Moodmelancholic · intimate · reflective
SignatureBrazilian jazz ballad with a gentle, syncopated groove
B major
Key
136
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B
Cmaj7
C♯maj7
C♯m7
F♯7
E♭7
A♭m
B7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
soft, syncopated rhythm and melodic fills
upright bass
warm, walking bassline anchoring the harmony
saxophone
smooth, lyrical solo lines that weave through the harmony
brush drums
light, subtle brushwork providing a delicate pulse
piano
jazzy chord voicings and melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

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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Artist

João Gilberto

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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FAQ

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" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Saudade Da Bahia" by João Gilberto, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Saudade Da Bahia" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Saudade Da Bahia" acoustic guitar tabs 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" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs 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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