Turnaround #1
This is an often-used turnaround. Check the harmonic walk-up to the V chord. Augmenting the V chord
(raising the Sth a half step) is common and works great in ballads and introductions.
Py) Triplet feel (=I)
c a F F#S7 CIG Ab7)(G7#5
‘ 5 ‘ 5 s A
i i i j 7G
3 ; i 3 3 7G
i i i i i ie ai
Turnaround #2
Here is a variation of the previous turnaround, Willie Tee favors this version, which has more of a New
Orleans feel to it.
Triplet feet d=)
c CE F Fe G9
Ay
5 4 : 28
i 3 af a
Turnaround #3
Below is another common turnaround: parallel 3rds walking down in the right hand while the left hand
walks chromatically, All this movement is driving you to the I chord. The top note is a constant C.
Triplet feel (J =1)
c CTS A°7 AboT CG = Ab7. G7
+ ofa 202 a
os 2 2 6 2 i s i i