A Luiz Bonfá Fingerstyle Technique

Luiz Bonfa does an interesting fingerstyle technique on “Manha de Carnaval” and “Sambolero” and during parts of “Uma Prece” (A Prayer) on the album, Solo in Rio 1959.

Create a Simple Chord Melody on Guitar

When arranging for solo guitar and/or a chord melody, I like to learn the melody first, then the chords, then create a bass line and finally add some harmony.