In Reply to: It can't be posted by Paul D on March 21, 2001 at 10:56:30:
But, I don't think it's in G major. This tune is particularly subtle and quite a marvel.It doesn't establish any tonic key but flirst between C and F before
a flatted 7th, after which suggests C as the tonic with a strong pull
to B flat 7th. Dominant 7ths, sharpened 7ths, blues chords, and modal progressions follow, with G finally being reached in the "I feel alright" phrase. Because of cadential quality at this point in the music, I can see how one may regard the piece as being in G. But, G is the dominant of C - which has been implicit as the tonic all along. The piece leaves us in G and fades out, without, however, the feeling of having ended on the tonic
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Follow Ups
- Possibly, But I Disagree - Neward T 11:43:51 03/21/01 (2)
- Uh, its definitely in G - Paul D 16:33:31 03/21/01 (1)
- OK - Neward T 17:19:42 03/21/01 (0)