Lead Sheets

Miles Davis
In A Silent Way
the whole album in lead sheet notation
Transcribed by VILLE V. (2010)

D74
MED. JAZZ-ROCK
q = 133
D74

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MILES DAVIS
SHHH/PEACEFUL
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drums play 16th notes on hi-hat throughout
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SAMPLE TRUMPET SOLO

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E5
VERY SLOWLY AND FREELY
q = CA 47
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B7/E
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JOE ZAWINUL
IN A SILENT WAY

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Harmonies are very sparse.
The chord in parentheses is optional.
Drums lay out for the entire piece.
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MED. JAZZ-ROCK
q = 132

F7

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MILES DAVIS
IT'S ABOUT THAT TIME
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drums play straight 8ths, cross-sticking each beat
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Form on recording: A B C B C A C A C (repeat each section as desired);
end on F and seque into "In A Silent Way" to conclude the medley.
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