Little Boat (Bb) || Play Along || Bossa Nova Backing Track

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Roberto Menescal's "Little Boat" is a classic bossa nova song that was first recorded in 1962. Bossa nova is a musical genre that originated in Brazil in the late 1950s, characterized by a fusion of samba rhythms with jazz harmonies and melodies.

"Little Boat" was written by Roberto Menescal and Ronaldo Boscoli, two of the founders of the bossa nova movement. The song's lyrics describe a feeling of longing and nostalgia for a simpler time, with the titular "little boat" serving as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life. The song's melody is characterized by its smooth, flowing rhythm and its use of syncopated beats, which give it a distinctively Brazilian feel.

The song was first recorded by Roberto Menescal himself, but it quickly became a hit and was covered by many other artists. It has been included in various bossa nova compilations and has been used in films and television shows.

One of the most famous version of the song was recorded by jazz saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian singer João Gilberto in 1962. This version helped to popularize bossa nova in the United States, and it remains one of the most well-known versions of the song.

"Little Boat" is considered a classic of the bossa nova genre, and it continues to be popular to this day. It is an excellent example of the fusion of Brazilian and American musical styles that defined the bossa nova movement. It is also a perfect song for students to learn about the bossa nova genre, its history and its cultural significance.

Lastly, jazz nomenclature is complicated and ACME chords symbols are simplified.
• CΔ could refer to a “C6” or “Cmaj7”
• D- is usually voiced as “Dmi7” (1,♭3, 5, ♭7)
• Ø is a half-diminished seventh chord (1,♭3,♭5,♭7)
• O is a full diminished seventh chord (1,♭3,♭5,♭♭7)
• +4 is voiced as #11
• +9 is an “altered 9” and could refer to a♭9, ♯9, or both

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