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Cherokee

Ray Noble (1938)

A bebop test piece famous for its challenging bridge through remote keys. Charlie Parker's "Ko-Ko" is based on these changes.

Form: 64 bars (AABA)Style: BebopTempo: 200 BPM

Changes

A#Δ7
A#Δ7
F7
F7
Fm7
A#7
D#Δ7
D#Δ7

Drop 2 Voice Leading

Pattern 1

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C
G
D
A
E

Pattern 2

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D
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Pattern 3

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D
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Pattern 4

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Drop 3 Voice Leading

Pattern 1

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C
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D
A
E

Pattern 2

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C
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D
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E

Pattern 3

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C
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D
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Pattern 4

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D
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E