Bill McCloskey
June 20th, 2007, 09:28 PM
As I mentioned in the other post, I'm interested in doing a bar by bar, phrase by phrase analysis of Chet Baker's version of Autumn in New York. I pulled a midi version off of one of the jazz trumpet transcription sites and was able to pull it into Band in a Box which then translates it into standard notion including all of Chet's trumpet work, and the reharmonization done by the piano player.
I've just signed up for the free site that Ed mentions and as soon as my login in clears, I'll post a PDF of the transcription and we can go from there. But let's get started:
First, about the transcription. I've transcribed it for Bb instruments so that trumpet players such as my self can see what Chet was playing. Those with concert instruments who want to play along can either transcribe it back down, or I can post another version in Concert.
Second, I'm just a beginner when it comes to theory, so I'm hoping this exercise will help me get better. Please feel free to add your thoughts, suggestions, and insights.
About the tune. First, I think it is an incredible tune and an incredible tune to break down because of all the nifty things going on harmonically in the song. It should be good.
It is 32 bars in 8 bar phrases in the key of G (F for those in concert pitch). There are a number of interesting modulations throughout the piece, with according to my reading, tonal centers in G, A, Bb, and others.
The chords are re-harmonized in every chorus, at least in the version I have, so there is something new to look at harmonically in every chorus.
I don't have an original chart for the piece, so I can't compare how the chords in the Baker version differ from the original, but perhaps someone else can supply that.
As soon as I can post on the free site, we can get started.
I've just signed up for the free site that Ed mentions and as soon as my login in clears, I'll post a PDF of the transcription and we can go from there. But let's get started:
First, about the transcription. I've transcribed it for Bb instruments so that trumpet players such as my self can see what Chet was playing. Those with concert instruments who want to play along can either transcribe it back down, or I can post another version in Concert.
Second, I'm just a beginner when it comes to theory, so I'm hoping this exercise will help me get better. Please feel free to add your thoughts, suggestions, and insights.
About the tune. First, I think it is an incredible tune and an incredible tune to break down because of all the nifty things going on harmonically in the song. It should be good.
It is 32 bars in 8 bar phrases in the key of G (F for those in concert pitch). There are a number of interesting modulations throughout the piece, with according to my reading, tonal centers in G, A, Bb, and others.
The chords are re-harmonized in every chorus, at least in the version I have, so there is something new to look at harmonically in every chorus.
I don't have an original chart for the piece, so I can't compare how the chords in the Baker version differ from the original, but perhaps someone else can supply that.
As soon as I can post on the free site, we can get started.