Midnight Special uses 'slash' notation in the chord symbols. Slash notation shows which note should be in the bass. For example, G/D means a G major chord with D in the bass. This is the same as G 6/4 or G in second inversion. Slash notation is common in popular music lead sheets.
Watch the video "Slash Chord Notation" before starting this activity.
- Play the melody with your right hand.
- Play the indicated chords with your left hand.
- Use one of the chord voicings shown below, or create your own.
- Print the Worksheet if you would like to write out your arrangement.

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Midnight Special (Demo)
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Midnight Special - Melody
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Midnight Special: Voicing 1 -Blocked Chords
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Midnight Special: Voicing 2 - Syncopated Blocked Chords
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Midnight Special: Voicing 3 - "Oom-Pah"
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Midnight Special (Student Performance)
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Blues 3: Rhythmic Aspects - Swing (Instructional) 1:46
