Part 6/7:
Applying the Chords to the Song
Biato guides listeners through the structure of the song, highlighting that:
The A section begins with a four-bar vamp based on the A-flat 69 chord, setting a relaxed, rhythmic mood.
The melody and harmony flow seamlessly with the chord shapes, capturing the song's gentle groove.
He advises that memorizing the chord order and practicing the right-hand pattern are key to authentically playing "Girl from Ipanema". He also notes that the song’s bridge introduces trickier transitions, including descending movement from A6 to G7, then ascending through D minor 7, B-flat 7, and other extended chords, all within a smooth descending and ascending harmonic dialogue.