Here is a jam track of chameleon herbie hancockpaul jacksonbennie maupinharvey mason. It isnt always looked at as a traditional jazz standard as its more of a funkjam song, however it still has a place in the real book version 2. The herbie hancock style minor chord voicing is a rich and full sounding six note chord. Chameleon for big band sheet music for alto saxophone. This next beat is from a famous herbie hancock songcalled chameleon, and the drummer, harvey mason,lays down a really funky, really syncopated beatthat goes like this. Chameleon chords by elton john learn to play guitar by chord and tabs and use our crd diagrams, transpose the key and more.
The herbie hancock voicing is a richsounding, twohanded minor 11th chord. Possibilities 2014 isbn 9780670014712 awards edit u. I have left the melody out so you can practise and play over it however you want. Transcriptions herbie hancocks chameleon submitted. This twodisc retrospective does a good job of showcasing not only hancocks development but also changes in jazz and popular music. Herbie hancock chameleon american styles of music musical.
A song for you herbie hancock and christina aguilera. Chords, melody, and music theory analysis of chameleon by herbie hancock. Check out chameleon by herbie hancock on amazon music. Herbie hancocks classic funk tune is finally available for younge. Print and download lead sheets for chameleon by herbie hancock in c minor. The opening section of chameleon is an endless loop of two chords, b. In this lesson michael shows the chords, riffs, and basic improvisation approach to this classic herbie hancock tune. Herbie hancock s chord progressions listed on songtrellis. Chameleon lead sheet pdf by herbie hancock minedit. If you are looking for the chameleon lead sheet, youve come to the right place. Deconstructing the bassline in herbie hancock s chameleon. In the 1970s, hancock experimented with jazz fusion, funk.
Deconstructing the bassline in herbie hancocks chameleon. Print and download lead sheets for chameleon by herbie hancock in g minor. Herbert jeffrey hancock born april 12, 1940 is an american pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, composer and actor. Cantaloupe island chords only dolphin dance chords only driftin chords only. Watermelon man herbie hancock chameleon herbie hancock chameleon herbie hancock arrangements of this song.
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It has been performed by many notable artists, including maceo parker, buddy rich, stanley jordan, big sams funky nation, maynard ferguson, eddie jefferson, govt mule, jazz warriors, monty. Here is a jam track of chameleon herbie hancock paul jacksonbennie maupinharvey mason. Chameleon guitar pro tab by herbie hancock learn how to play chords diagrams chameleon guitarpro by herbie hancock with chords drawings, easy version, 12 key variations and much more. Cantaloupe island chords only dolphin dance chords only driftin chords only eye of the hurricane chords only jessica chords only maiden voyage chords only never said chans song chords with drums. Chameleon by herbie hancock bpm key find song tempo. How to practice chameleon by herbie hancock funk piano lessons. Skip over the second scale degree to land on the third, dflat. Chameleon guitar pro tab herbie hancock ultimatetabs. In this section, you will learn six different variations of the blues progression. The best way to learn the voicing is to memorise these scale degrees and then apply it to any minor key.
Herbie hancock chameleon sheet music leadsheet in g minor. Kit walker here on keys and programming and frank briggs on drums. Chameleon is a jazz standard with a characteristic bass line and set to a funky beat. He shortly thereafter joined the miles davis quintet, where he helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm section and was one of the primary architects of the postbop sound. He went by something like mawadishi at the time and was really black power. Product information chameleon by herbie hancock digital sheet music leadsheet add to wish list at a glance. An arrangement of one of my alltime favourite pieces, written for horn and rhythm sections. The best way to learn the voicing is to memorise these. The term chord progression refers to a succession of tones or chords played in a particular order for a specified duration that harmonizes with the melody. Chameleon sheet music for piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet. Want to write better chord progressions and melodies. If you like funky electronic music and especially if you are a fan of herbie hancock, this is among his best work, but get the album.
Herbie hancock playing chameleon live on his guitar. It was composed by herbie hancock in collaboration with bennie maupin, paul jackson and harvey mason who also performed the original 15. From the famous headhunter recording, here is a great opportunity to play the biggest jazzrock hit of all time. Chameleon is one of the most widely recognized jazz standards, and has become standard repertoire in most small jazz ensembles. Colonelyeast chameleon 27 points 28 points 29 points 11 months ago. I remember finding this about 20 years ago, and could not believe this was the same man who did rock it. Herbie hancock playing chameleon live on his guitar synth. Watermelon man by herbie hancock chords, melody, and music. The recipe for music is part melody, lyric, rhythm, and harmony chord progressions.
Chameleon bass by herbie hancock with chords drawings, easy version, 12 key variations and much more. Lets take a look at how the basic blues changes look from a chord name standpoint. How to practice chameleon by herbie hancock funk piano. The bass line is a repetitive, ascending line that uses a couple chromatic approaches and then outlines chord tones of the two chords despite all.
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Chameleon by herbie hancock digital sheet music leadsheet. Herbie hancocks chord progressions listed on songtrellis. The first blues well have a look at is the original 12bar blues chord progression. Herbie hancock chameleon sheet music leadsheet in g. Herbie hancock minor chord voicing the jazz piano site. Herbie hancock chameleon vein melter 1974, terre haute. But herbie s oftcovered funkmasterpiece chameleon may be the song that straddles the largest crosssection of musicians. This twodisc retrospective does a good job of showcasing not only hancock s development but also changes in jazz and popular music. Find the song tempo, key and time signature for chameleon by herbie hancock. May 10, 2015 this video is about chameleon chords guitar for some students.
Chameleon for big band sheet music for alto saxophone, tenor. Print and download lead sheets for chameleon by herbie hancock in bb minor. This video is about chameleon chords guitar for some students. One of the most popular tunes at jam sessions and pick up gigs is the herbie hancock classic cantaloupe island. Herbie hancock chameleon ver 2 bass tab chameleon by herbie hancock from the headhunters album this song is a over 15 minutes 30 seconds with 9 different riffs and tons of improv. Chameleon is a jazz standard composed by herbie hancock in collaboration with bennie maupin, paul jackson and harvey mason, all of whom also performed the original 15. Herbie hancock chameleon free download as pdf file. Transcriptions herbie hancocks chameleon submitted by. Herbie hancock mwandishi was a precursor to hancocks more radiofriendly headhunters, in that it opted for long melodic explorations with chordless improvisations. Herbie hancock chameleon sheet music leadsheet flute. Chameleon by herbie hancock chords, melody, and music.
Herbie hancock chameleon sheet music leadsheet trumpet. Vinyl 7 herbie hancock chameleon vein melter 1974, terre haute pressing, vinyl discogs. Song information for chameleon herbie hancock on allmusic. Open solo space for all, lead trumpet goes up to written d, plus a few hot drum fills. Ive met gothrock, classical, bluegrass, punkrock, latin, pop, and reggae musicians, and chameleon is universally known by them all. While you can learn the chord progression, melody, and check out soloing on this tune, many guitarists skip the main riff of the tune. An arrangement of herbie hancocks chameleon for my schools jazz band. I made a music video for miles davis john mclaughlin. Herbie hancock had a hand in the evolution of grooving hard bop, the avantgarde, crossover jazz funk, arty synth music, movie scores, mainstream acoustic piano, and more. This is a classic funk number from herbie hancock s head hunters album released in 1973. Chameleon is a super fun song written by herbie hancock. This is a shortened version of the original recording, which has additional sections not included in the chart.