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Slaughter on Tenth Avenue

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helmut Joined: Jul 09, 2008 Posts: 3	Posted on Aug 03 2008 10:33 AM I haven't had much luck finding the Guitar Tab for this...Any Thoughts? Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Aug 03 2008 10:52 AM which part are you having difficulties with? I can play it (mopre or less anyway) but I cant/don't tab - happy tell help with a specific part though. — Rules to live by #314: "When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is." https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/ Top
Richard Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1683 Georgia	Posted on Aug 03 2008 11:14 AM Hey helmut, If it helps, the chords in the first verse are D, F#, G, A, Bm, A#. That's not exactly in order but it should give you a jumping off point. I actually never sat down and figured out the whole song (because I am worthless and lazy) but I do know the entire rhythm part. When I have a few more minutes I can write out all the chords with the key changes if you like. — The Mystery Men? El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists SSS Agent #31 Top
Rob_J Joined: Sep 29, 2007 Posts: 500 Sacto, CA	Posted on Aug 03 2008 11:16 AM I've also been trying to work this song out. I think The Ventures play it in D. I also do not read tab, but would be interested in knowing the chords for the rhythm part of the song if anyone can chart them out. Top
ColtsSurf Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 477	Posted on Aug 03 2008 11:29 AM According to Wikipedia, "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue is a ballet with music by Richard Rodgers and choreography by George Balanchine. It occurs near the end of Rodgers and Hart's 1936 Broadway musical comedy On Your Toes." "One of The Ventures' greatest hits was their instrumental version of "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue", which was based on the score of the ballet. It was released in 1964." "The British instrumental pop group The Shadows released their version in November 1969." I don't know if this is true or not. The sound sample of the ballet didn't sound like The Ventures' version. But if it is true, there is sheet music for piano but with guitar chords at Sheet Music Plus, here: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/store/smp_detail.html?item=2911261&cart=3408460809694283&cm_re=289.1.4--Results+Item--Title Paul — Paul Top
Rob_J Joined: Sep 29, 2007 Posts: 500 Sacto, CA	Posted on Aug 03 2008 11:46 AM Richard Hey helmut, If it helps, the chords in the first verse are D, F#, G, A, Bm, A#. That's not exactly in order but it should give you a jumping off point. I actually never sat down and figured out the whole song (because I am worthless and lazy) but I do know the entire rhythm part. When I have a few more minutes I can write out all the chords with the key changes if you like. Hey Richard...you must have been typing your response at the same time I was typing mine...if you could write out the chords and key changes, I would most definitely appreciate it and I'm sure it will help the original poster as well! Thanks. Top
casey Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 520	Posted on Aug 03 2008 01:23 PM Rob, See the book of transcriptions "Classic Rock Instrumentals" by Fred Sokolow. Just google it and you'll find it for sale for under $20. Well worth the money, it has a great transcription of "Slaughter" in standard notation and also in tab. Lots of other great instrumentals in there too, excellent work IMO. Casey Top
Abe Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1237 Bay Area	Posted on Aug 03 2008 02:01 PM Rob_J I've also been trying to work this song out. I think The Ventures play it in D. I also do not read tab, but would be interested in knowing the chords for the rhythm part of the song if anyone can chart them out. The song is in "D" but then it eventually switches to the key of "E-flat". I sometimes have trouble in certain parts of the song also. — The Deadbeats Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Aug 03 2008 02:10 PM ? I think it goes to C and then C#? ever since my computer crashed I cant upload videos form my digicam anymore or Id make a video. much better than tabs. come to think of it, have you checked youtube? — Rules to live by #314: "When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is." https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/ Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Aug 03 2008 02:12 PM btw, I moved this to the musicians forum. — Rules to live by #314: "When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is." https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/ Top
Abe Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1237 Bay Area	Posted on Aug 03 2008 02:24 PM WR ? I think it goes to C and then C#? ever since my computer crashed I cant upload videos form my digicam anymore or Id make a video. much better than tabs. come to think of it, have you checked youtube? I only have on version of this song and its from the Japan 65' album. And Im pretty shure its on "D". But I was just wondering what studio album this sosng is in. I want to buy some more ventures CDs. One of which I want is "From the Vaults 4" it's pretty cool . — The Deadbeats Top
JeffLeites Joined: Mar 27, 2006 Posts: 343 North Hollywood, California	Posted on Aug 03 2008 02:51 PM I e-mailed Rob a set of mp3 files of me playing my verson slowly, and breaking it into 8 parts. It should be easy to figure it out from these files, and I'll explain anything you can't figure out. Anyone that wants them, sent me a private message with your e-mail address. — My Web Site - Tunes - Pictures - Guitar Projects - Hard Rock Cafe Guitar Pins Top
Rob_J Joined: Sep 29, 2007 Posts: 500 Sacto, CA	Posted on Aug 03 2008 03:21 PM Jeff, thanks. I got your email, and appreciate the effort. I'll see what I can learn from your mp3s. Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Aug 03 2008 03:24 PM FenderShowman63 WR ? I think it goes to C and then C#? ever since my computer crashed I cant upload videos form my digicam anymore or Id make a video. much better than tabs. come to think of it, have you checked youtube? I only have on version of this song and its from the Japan 65' album. And Im pretty shure its on "D". But I was just wondering what studio album this sosng is in. I want to buy some more ventures CDs. One of which I want is "From the Vaults 4" it's pretty cool . It's in D but falls back to C and then up to C#, is what I meant. — Rules to live by #314: "When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is." https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/ Top
casey Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 520	Posted on Aug 03 2008 03:51 PM Here's the chord chart for our arrangement, which pretty much follows the recorded version. A few of the chords might be simplified substitutions. SLAUGHTER ON 10th AVE D / / / D / / / D / / / D / / / (Intro) D / / / D / / / Gb / / / Gb / / / G / / / D / / / A / / / A . . . D / / / D / / / Gb / / / Gb / / / G / / / D / / / A / / / A / / / Bm / / / Bb / / / D / / / Bb . A . D / / / D / / / Gb / / / Gb / / / G / / / D / / / A / / / A / / / Bm / / / Bb / / / D / / / D . . . D > > > > > > > Eb > > > > > > > Eb / / / Cm / / / Eb / / / Cm / / / Eb / / / Ab / / / G / / / G / / / C / / / C / / / E / / / E / / / F / / / C / / / G / / / G / / / Am / / / Ab / / / C . . . Ab . . . Db / / / Db / / / F / / / F / / / Gb / / / Db / / / Ab / / / Ab / / / Bbm / / / A / / / Db / / / A / / / Db / / / A / / / Db / / / A / / / Db. Casey http://www.myspace.com/3rdwav Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Aug 03 2008 04:12 PM Ha! I just spend a few minutes with an actual guitar in my hands and it occured to me I totally forgot about the Eb part there's a few diminshed chords inthe pre-intro too. this is how I figure the main part, might be Im reading to much in the melody though. (the F# is for the theoretical purists :D) D / / / D / / / F# / / / F# / / / G / / / A / D / A / Bm / A . . . — Rules to live by #314: "When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is." https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/ Top

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