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Bossa Turnaround

Am7 · D7 · G · Em7

Am7
ii7
D7
V7
G
I
Em7
vi7
Key
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Bossa Turnaround in G major on Baritone ukulele

Jazz-influenced bossa turnaround. Sophisticated and silky.

Play ii7 · V7 · I · vi7 in G major using these Baritone shapes: Am7 (2 2 1 3), D7 (0 2 1 2), G (0 0 0 3), Em7 (0 0 0 0). Each set of frets follows D, G, B and E, from left to right in the diagrams. A 0 means open and x means mute.

Learn the first two shapes as a pair before adding the rest of the loop. Start with one downstrum per chord, then play four downstrums on each. If you know this progression on a Standard ukulele, follow the chord names here and learn the DGBE shapes. The sounding key stays G.

Songs that use this

  • Blue Moon · The Marcels
  • Wave · Antônio Carlos Jobim
  • Corcovado · Antônio Carlos Jobim

Chords in this progression

Am7D7GEm7

Try in other keys

C majorD majorE majorF majorG majorA majorB major

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Jazz TurnaroundJazz ProgressionJazz ii-V-IBossa Nova

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Bossa Turnaround on Baritone ukulele in G?

Follow ii7 · V7 · I · vi7 in G major using these DGBE shapes: Am7 (2 2 1 3), D7 (0 2 1 2), G (0 0 0 3), Em7 (0 0 0 0). Read each set of frets from the D string to the E string. A 0 means open and x means mute.

Do I need to transpose chord names for Baritone ukulele?

No. Play the written chord names using Baritone fingerings. Bossa Turnaround in G still uses Am7, D7, G, Em7. Copying Standard gCEA fingerings onto DGBE strings changes the chords you hear.

How should I practise the Baritone chord changes in Bossa Turnaround?

Start with the first two shapes, Am7 (2 2 1 3) and D7 (0 2 1 2). Pluck each string to check that fretted notes sound cleanly and muted strings stay silent. Switch between those chords slowly, then add the remaining changes in order. Try one downstrum per chord before playing a full bar on each chord.

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