So Danco Samba by Antonio Carlos Jobim is played in the key of G at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1960s. It uses 2 chords — Gmaj7 Cmaj7 — arranged in the I-IV progression.

About the I-IV progression

The I-IV two-chord vamp alternates between tonic and subdominant. It's a favorite of reggae, folk, and any genre where the harmony steps back to let the groove drive.

Playing in the key of G

G major is one of the easiest keys on guitar. Its primary chords — G, C, and D — are all open first-position shapes, and the relative minor (Em) is one of the simplest grips on the instrument. A great key to spend time in as a beginner.

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Learn to play So Danco Samba by Antonio Carlos Jobim on guitar. It sits in the key of G and uses the I-IV progression with the chords Gmaj7 Cmaj7.