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Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: Bluesette.
Bluesette
Bluesette
s a jazz standard, composed by Toots Thielemans. First recorded by Toots Thielemans in 1961, with lyrics added by Norman Gimbel, the song became an international hit. It has since been covered by over one hundred artists. (wikiwand) ·
- Bluesette is in 3/4 time and the keys of Key of G
and Key of Bb
. Typically plays as a
Jazz Waltz
- Harmonic Principles used: Full Diatonic , Partial Diatonic/Secondary Dominant , and Internal Modulation harmonic principles.
Chords
Theses and many other chords where covered in the Learn A Chord A Day series of lessons.
Harmonic Analysis (HA)
A Harmonic Analysis (RMA/HA) and its worksheet are intended to show the function of the chords, the harmonic principles used, the keys and tonalities the song explores. And, can be used for scale selections and chord and scale substitutions.
A Harmonic Analysis Worksheet is not intended to be a leadsheet
and minimal leadsheet information such repeats, fines, D.S., D.C., codas have been used in preparing the worksheets.
1st, 2nd Ending, Turnbacks …
A re-harmonization, in Red can be simple, sticking pretty close to the original composer's intentions or complex and a whole new set of chord changes.
I
III7
( V of VI)
II7
( V of V)
I7
( V of IV)
( II V of VI ) *
B Mix-2-6
( II V of II )
A Mix-2-6
( II V of IV )
G Mix
*A Chained Secondary Dominant II V of V Cycle Backdoor Progression
.
Any V chord resolving up a perfect fourth or down a perfect fifth to, what would be perceived as its I or in this case a III chord – a direct substitute, can be preceded by it's II chord.
Bb Mix+4
Ab Mix+4
Ralph Patt Vanilla Book
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Vanilla
changes for Bluesette • The Vanilla Book uncovers the basic ("Vanilla") chord changes to over 400 of the most commonly played jazz standards
to help the jazz player learn the basic changes
and allow the player to add embellishments and substitutions on a solid framework.
Embellishments to basic chords such as added 6ths, 9ths, 13ths, flat 5ths etc. are usually determined by the melody notes and the style of music being played.
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