I asked for a Blues - James Morisson

[TrumpetNick75]

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

 

[TrumpetNick75]

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?

 

[pdxdjazz]

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://forums.irealpro.com/threads/S-amp-N-over-chords.8841/

Cadd9/A = ACDEG

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

 

[TrumpetNick75]

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...

 

[pdxdjazz]

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

 

[TrumpetNick75]

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)

 

[pdxdjazz]

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