Fascinating rhythm – Free Jazz Lead Sheet
Eb Major – George Gershwin 1924
Fascinating Rhythm by George Gershwin (1924) is a Broadway standard that has become a lasting jazz favorite in Ab Major. Its melodic richness and harmonic sophistication continue to inspire jazz interpretations across generations of musicians. The composer was known as a pianist and bandleader, and this piece exemplifies their lasting impact on American music. The tune's memorable melody and adaptable structure make it a staple of the jazz repertoire.
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Fascinating Rhythm (1924) by George and Ira Gershwin is a high-energy jazz standard known for its syncopation and driving 32-bar form. This free online lead sheet highlights its rhythmic motifs and strong melodic hooks.
View the sheet music online to study one of the most recorded Broadway-to-jazz crossover classics.
About the composer: George Gershwin
George Gershwin (1898–1937) was an American composer and pianist who blended jazz, popular, and classical music. His most notable works include *Rhapsody in Blue* and *An American in Paris*, as well as the opera *Porgy and Bess*.
