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    Hi Folks,

    I am trying to encode a blues theme by James Morisson called "I asked for a blues" But I run in two difficulties:
    1. Readability - I can't seem make both the chart readable for the player and a reading musician (complex chord go one over the other, or I get more beats than I need)
    2. There is a chord that consists of A- C-D-E -G that I don't really know what designation to use for (A is in the base)

    Here it is the raw version

    I asked for a Blues - James Morrison
    Last edited by pdxdjazz; 08-25-2017 at 12:20 PM. Reason: Moved to song discussion forum

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    There is two incorrect chords in the chart, I'll post an updated version later...one other question appeared however - on another chart, when I (pop-slow rock) put a and b section that were identical, the player put a slightly different grove on section B. that didn't happen on the above chart - is this proper to the new custom blues styles?

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    See if this version works better for you.

    I asked for a Blues 1 - James Morrison

    This song is short enough that using a couple of 8-space measures isn't an issue.
    On longer songs, using the Small font for crowded measures can help.
    S and N (Small/Normal font size)
    https://www.irealb.com/forums/showth...-N-over-chords

    Cadd9/A = ACDEG


    Quote Originally Posted by TrumpetNick75 View Post
    There is two incorrect chords in the chart, I'll post an updated version later...one other question appeared however - on another chart, when I (pop-slow rock) put a and b section that were identical, the player put a slightly different grove on section B. that didn't happen on the above chart - is this proper to the new custom blues styles?
    Yes, on some styles the player changes the groove for the B section. In other styles the player changes the groove on the second repeat of the form. Experiment.

    If you prefer the B groove, try labeling the first section as "B"
    )BOB
    Last edited by pdxdjazz; 08-25-2017 at 01:28 PM.

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    Thanks Bob,

    I used your recommendations to improve readability, I corrected the wrong chords and found a new style that changes the groove at B section. Feel free anyone to use it. It is not perfect, but it works.

    I asked for a Blues (final) - James Morrison

    I still miss the feature to be able to change the style in the middle of the song...
    Last edited by pdxdjazz; 08-25-2017 at 07:27 PM.

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    It's best to not wrap measures between two systems (lines).
    The player ignores and skips "empty" measures.
    I added "fine" so a musician would know the form ends on the A the final time.
    If you intended the form to be ABA each time, you'd need "DC al fine" under the last measure of the B.

    I asked for a Blues (final) 1 - James Morrison
    )BOB

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    Thanks Bob.

    The real reason for the end Symbol was to return to the A section groove on the last repeat (returning to the "head" after soloing). This is not really an ABA form as the 8 measure scheme is repeated without any change whatsoever. But thanks for the readability corrections. Being new to this sometimes I miss things (like the bar line over the system)

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    Most of the time, my suggestions aren't just for you. You simply presented me with the opportunity to help more new members.
    Thanks for posting your chart.
    )BOB

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