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Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton piano songs
5 songs by Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton, each opened like a recipe: the chords, what each hand plays and how it ends. Mostly played as stride piano.
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Questions about Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton on piano
What are the easiest Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton songs to play on piano?
Start with Ballin' The Jack, Kansas City Stomp and King Porter Stomp: their left hands are easy patterns, and the chords repeat.
What keys are Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton songs in?
Most often G major, Eb major and Ab major.
Which chord progressions do Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton songs use?
I–VI7–II7–V7, V7–I–V7–I and I–IV–iv–I come up most: learn them and many of these songs are within reach.