Repertoar Journal
Vol 6 No 2 (2026)

Analysis of Song Structure and Chord Progression in The Girl From Ipanema

Albet Karuniawan, Gabriel (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the song form and chord progression of "The Girl From Ipanema" by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method, with data collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study show that: (1) The Girl from Ipanema has a 3-part song form, namely A-B-A, in which a sequence technique is found in the development of the motif in each part. (2) This song is played in the key of F Major, with the following chord progression. In the introduction section, there is a progression of I9-IVm6-I9. In section A, there is a chord progression of IM9-IIm13-IIm7-IIb7#11-IM7, in section B, there is a progression of IM7-IV9-Im7-VI#9-I#m7-VI9 (in the key of F#) - IIIm7-VI(b9)-IIm7-V(b9) (in the key of F Major).

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Repertoar

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

Repertoar is a periodical scientific journal dedicated to publishing papers and research works in the field of music. This journal includes research articles along with ideas, which fall into the scope of: 1. Music 2. Music Works 3. Ethnomusicology 4. Music Therapy 5. Film Music 6. Digital ...