Bugle call rag – Free Jazz Lead Sheet
Eb Major – Jack Pettis 1923
Bugle Call Rag (1922) is a lively early jazz instrumental. View this free online lead sheet in Eb major, including melody and chords for jazz performance.
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Bugle Call Rag (1922) is a fast-paced early jazz instrumental known for its energetic riffs and lively ensemble interplay. It became a staple of Dixieland and early swing bands, valued for its driving rhythm and strong melodic hooks. The tune remains popular in traditional jazz revival settings.
This free online lead sheet presents the melody and chord structure in Eb major, making it ideal for traditional jazz bands, swing orchestras, and improvisational study.
About the composer: Jack Pettis
Jack Pettis (1902–1934) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer associated with early Chicago jazz. He gained recognition for his expressive saxophone playing and composed notable works like *Bugle Call Rag*.
Musical strucutre and form
Typically performed in multi-strain 32-bar form in Eb major, featuring riff-based sections, ensemble call-and-response passages, and extended improvisational choruses.
