Community Song Analysis 02 | Rock Steady (Patreon)

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Hi Everyone!

The previous community song analysis went really well! I don't even need to do an analysis myself because people in the community really broke down the chord progression and melody nicely in the community forum. Check it out for yourself!

This week I'm offering a deceptively simple one for you to analyze:

Rock Steady by Aretha Franklin 

My questions for you to answer:

1. What key is this in? Is it a basic Major or Minor key or is there more going on?
2. What are the chords? Use Roman Numerals where possible
3. How would you go about playing a solo over this progression? What scale sounds good to you?

I'll give a hint - this tune is not a 12 bar blues, but it is certainly influenced by the blues. I'd recommend refreshing with MTM 12 &13.

Post your findings and/or frustrations on the community forum. 

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