Jazz Circle

Desafinado

Composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim (1959)Form: AABA32 bars4/4intermediate

One of the most iconic bossa nova compositions, featuring sophisticated harmonic movement and chromatic voice leading. The title means "out of tune," adding irony to this harmonically rich piece.

Ready
150 BPM

Notation

AA Section (bars 1-8)
AA Section (bars 9-16)
BB Section / Bridge (bars 17-24)
AA Section (bars 25-32)