Re: Labelling Jazz Chords

"Steve Latham" <llatham@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Joey Goldstein" <nospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> Tom K. wrote:
>>> "Joey Goldstein" <nospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>> There is also a type of chord symbol notation that specifies the top 
>>>> note of the voicing with an alternate note head (x or diamond, etc.).

>>>> Maybe that's what you want. But the voicing and execution is still up

>>>> to the player.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Joey, this sounds interesting - is it primarily for guitar?
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>> It's for any chordal instrument.
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>>> And can you post any examples?
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>> Sorry no.
>> My explanation was fairly straight ahead though, no?
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>> Sometimes the alternate note heads will be accompanied with some text 
>> like "Top Note of Voicing" too.
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> Tom, I saw it on Pet Thomas' site - I think it's literally 
> www.petethomas. - uh-oh, I forget - it seems like "uk"is in there.
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> Google "Pete Thomas Big Band Jazz Arranging" and you'll get it.
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Got it - the alt. noteheads distinguish it from a conventional lead sheet 
melody line.

Thanks, Steve (and Joey)
Tom K.