BLACK ORPHEUS / MANHA DE CARNAVAL Guitar Lesson, tab + chords | #15 of Top Jazz Standards for Guitar

top 25 jazz standards for guitar Sep 23, 2025

In this “Black Orpheus” guitar lesson, you’ll learn the melody, chords, and scales to solo over this classic jazz standard.

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This is video #15 in my series on the top 25 jazz standards for guitar players.

This week's lesson is on "Black Orpheus," also known as "Manha de Carnaval."

Here’s what we cover:

  • About the song and why it’s worth learning
  • Melody (with notation and tab)
  • Easy chord shapes and common chord shapes
  • Scales for soloing
  • A tip to help you internalize jazz standards
  • Listening recommendation
  • If you want to confidently play over "Black Orpheus" and develop a comprehensive understanding of the tune, then this video is for you.

I hope you enjoy the lesson and find it beneficial.

Let me know what you think in the comments.

Thanks! :)

~ Jared

 

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