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sdm -- 01/05/2007, 17:50:07 -- #32197

Does anyone know where I can get a lead sheet for Ahmad's Blues.  I've been listening to Red's version (Workin' with Miles Davis Quintet) and would like to transcrib.  But as a beginner (at that for sure) it would help to have the lead sheet.  I've tried the fake book index with no luck.  TIA

jaledin -- 01/05/2007, 20:52:57 -- #32197

Sorry, I don't recall seeing one ever published.  Isn't that the one in Bb using the rootless voicings in the LH using the chords 1/2 step above frequently?  If so, you could try using Ab-C-D-G in the LH, plus whatever melody in octaves in the RH (throw in a fifth or whatever Red was using if needed -- it should sound pretty close).  If it's a different tune, then ignore the above!

grsbmd -- 01/05/2007, 21:31:00 -- #32197

For the A section melody (the bluesy part), you'll probably just have to listen to it slowly to figure it out.  I think the B and C section chords are voiced with the following shape: Ab-D-G-C-F-Bb (Bb13) In the B section it's Bb13 to B13 and in the C section it's Bb13 to Ab13 to Gb13 to F13 and walk chromatically up back to Bb.  Off the top of my head, I don't know what the form is for the head and it's anyone's  best guess as to the solo form.

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