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Introduction- #4


Recap

Long Forms

Song Form Name

  • AABA






  • AABC




  • ABA

Description

  • Most common in jazz
  • Similar melodies and chord progressions in A sections
  • Varient melody and chord progression in "B" section-  the "bridge"
  • Usually same chord progression
  • Usually same AAB melody scheme as in AABA, but the final "A" varies, becoming "C"

Example

  • All The Things You Are
  • I've Got The World On A String
  • Come Fly With Me



  • Autumn Leaves


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  • Stablemates

Short Forms

Song Form Name

  • AA


  • AB
  • Blues

Description

  • Usually same chord progression 
  • Usually same melody
  • Usually same chord progression
  • Usually similar melodies, slight diff
  • 12-Bar Blues or Jazz Blues

Example

  • Blue Bossa
  • Solar
  • Fly Me To The Moon
  • Black Orpheus
  • Billie's Bounce
  • C Jam Blues
  • Night Train
  • All Blues

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      • Oscar Peterson
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