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Watermelon Man

Herbie Hancock (1962)

A funky 16-bar blues that became a crossover hit. Later reimagined on "Head Hunters".

Form: 16 barsStyle: Jazz-Funk / BluesTempo: 132 BPM

Key

Changes

F7

F7

F7

F7

A#7

A#7

F7

F7

C7

A#7

F7

F7

C7

A#7

F7

C7

Drop 2 Voice Leading

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Drop 3 Voice Leading

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