Georgia On My Mind

Harmonic Analysis (RMA) Worksheet for the song: Georgia On My Mind.

Harmonic Analysis Worksheet
& Performance Notes Below

Analysis Worksheet Chords Melody Scales Performance Links

Georgia On My Mind

Released: December 22, 1930; Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc.

Georgia On My Mind is a 1930 song written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell and first recorded that same year by Hoagy Carmichael. However, the song has been most often associated with soul singer Ray Charles, who was a native of the U.S. state of Georgia and recorded it for his 1960 album The Genius Hits the Road.

In 1960, Ray Charles, a native of Georgia, recorded a version of the song that went to No. 1 on the Billboard magazine Hot 100. Charles' hit rendition would become the most widely-known version of the tune from this time on. It would also be the song most associated with his musical career.

In 1979, the State of Georgia designated Ray Charles' version the official state song. The song has become part of the Great American Songbook tradition. (wikiwand) ·

How About More Uke?

Georgia is on my, 2015 How About More Uke?, The Curt Sheller Jazz Trio CD.

“Curt, your CD was fantastic. You are amongst the ukulele masters of our day.” — John K.

Georgia On My Mind is in the The Daily Ukulele — 365 Songs for Better Living book.

Strum a different song every day with easy arrangements of 365 of your favorite songs in one big songbook! The Daily Ukulele features ukulele arrangements with melody, lyrics and uke chord grids and are in ukulele-friendly keys that are particularly suited for groups of one to one hundred to play and sing.

The Daily Ukulele — 365 Songs for Better Living • INDEX of Songs

Chords

Theses and many other chords where covered in the Learn A Chord A Day series of lessons.

C Tuning Chords

Starting Melody Note and 1st Interval

INTERVALS: Root=note that begins a scale of the starting key; C is C, D is D, Am is a, Em is E, etc... m=minor; M=Major; P=Perfect; D=Diminished; A=Augmented. • ↑ is up/ascending; ↓ is down/descending;

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 roadmap information such repeats, fines, D.S., D.C., codas have been used in preparing the worksheets to somewhat mirror the leadsheet in the Daily Ukulele book..

Sections, Verse, Chorus, 1st, 2nd Ending, turnbacks …

The worksheets will show 1st, 2nd Ending, turnbacks, etc. as in indicated the Yellow Book. You should start to recognize that 1st endings typically always return to a previous or verse or section. With a 2nd ending, a transition to a different section, a or chorus. Harmonic Principles are used for these repeats and transitions.

If turnbacks chord are not indication for the these 1st, 2nd Ending will indicate recommended chord(s) in parentheses or as an alternate harmony in Red . Typically the last measures or turnbacks will be a chord that resolves to and harmonically leads you to the next section or turning you back to the same section.

Harmonic Analysis (HA) Worksheet

Visit the Harmonic Analysis for Scale and Chord Selection series of lessons for information on creating a Harmonic Analysis Worksheet

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.

Cma7

Bm11

E7

Am

Am/G

D9/F#

Fm

C

E7

Am

Fm

I

III7
( V of VI)

VI

IVm

C:

E Mix-2-6

F Dorian

D Mix

1.

Em

Eb7

Dm7

G13b9

Em7

A7b9

Dm7

G7#5

C

A7

Dm

G7

C

C

I

VI7
( V of II)

II

V

I

I

A Mix-2-6

Eb Mix+4

A Mix-2-6

G WT

2. Fine

Dm7

G13b9

Em7

A7b9

Dm11

G7#5

Am

F13

E7#5

Dm

G7

C

C

Am

Dm

II

V

I

I

VI

II

A Mix-2-6

G WT

One beat chords, wing it ;-)

Am

F13

Am

F13

E7#5

Am

F13

Am

F13

E7#5

Am

F7

Am

Dm

Am

D7

Am

Dm

I

VI7

I

IV

I

IV7

I

IV

Am:

F Mix

D Mix

Am

Dm

Em7

A7b9/C#

Dm7

G+

C

B7

Em

C#dim*

Dm

G7

I

VII7
( V of III)

III

VI7
( V of II)

II

V

C:

B Mix-2-6

A Mix-2-6

G Whole Tone

C*dim is a Disguised Secondary Dominant: VI7

Ralph Patt Vanilla Book

Checkout the Ralph Patt Vanilla Book Vanilla changes for Georgia On My Mind • 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.

            [:  F         |  A7         |  Dm        |  Bb   Bbm  |
                                        1.________________________
            |   F    E7   |  Gm7   C7   |  F  F#dim  |  Gm7   C7 :]
            2.___________________________
            |   F         |  Em7b5  A7  |  Dm   Gm   |  Dm   Bb7  |
            |   Dm   Gm   |  Dm7    G7  |  Dm        |  Bm7b5  E7 |
            |   Am7b5  D7 |  Gm7   C7  ||  F         |   A7       |
            |   Dm        |  Bb   Bbm  |   F    E7   |  Gm7   C7  |
            |   F         |  F        ||
            

Nashville Number System (NNS)

Nashville Numbering System always uses four bars/measures per line, no bar lines, and default is each number of the number of beats per bar/measure based on the time signature. If multiple chords in same bar then they are underlined. It can be as simple as convert the Roman Numerals above to Arabic number.

Scale Selection

Once a Harmonic Analysis has been completed then scale selections can be made. These scale selections can be either vertical and horizontal choices. And, really only needed if you are going to take a solo or embellish the melody with added notes.

Scale Abbreviation Legend

Traditional Scales: Maj: Major (Ionian), Dim: Diminished, WT: Whole Tone, Har Min: Harmonic Minor,
Contemporary Scales: Minor Pent: Minor Pentatonic, Pent: Major Pentatonic, Blues,
Scale/Mode Names: Ion: Ionian (Major), Dor: Dorian (Minor), Phrygian: Phrygian, Lyd: Lydian, Mix: Mixolydian (Dominant), Aeol: Aeolian (Natural Minor), Loc: Locrian

Checkout LESSONSeries : Harmonic Analysis for Scale and Chord Selection or download the Harmonic Analysis for Scale and Chord Selection book. And the QuickStart Series of Scale and Arpeggio books.

Performance Notes

Links & Resources

• (wikiwand) Georgia On My Mind
• Georgia On My Mind •