Horn Charts Series: "Let's Groove"

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This is a simple one, but it requires a great deal of endurance if you’ll want to ping out all those high notes at the end. Of course, the studio album version uses the longest repetitive ending (here it’s letter J), so use common sense and don’t play it forever and ever. You’ll die while onstage. I’ve seen it happen.

Instead, I recommend that you either 1) play the outro at J once through, let the band groove or take some solos and repeat letter J to end the song; or 2) play letter J once or twice, then hit the bridge again at letter G and end the song on the quick fall at the end of the bridge (m. 80). You’ll need to make sure the band has that roadmap “under their fingers” though, as this one can go on and on and on and on with the wrong group.

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In my ongoing effort to distribute correct information and spread goodwill, I'm posting PDF files of my transcribed horn charts for pop/variety band (3-piece: trumpet, tenor sax, trombone). I consider these selections as standard repertoire for the modern commercial musician, so think of these as educational tools to help you get through the gig. Like a Real Book for the pop musician—except with editing.