Lead Sheet

Lead Sheet

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.
midnight special score

midnight special voicing