Doxy was composed by Sonny Rollins. It is a swing standard in 4/4 time. The original key is Bb; this page shows it transposed to G#.

The original key of Doxy is Bb. The form is AABA with 25 bars. This page shows the chart transposed to G#.

What scales work for improvising over Doxy?

Recommended scales for Doxy in G#: bebop, bebop major. Scales and arpeggios update in real-time as each chord plays, with context-aware analysis (e.g., Phrygian Dominant over secondary dominants).

How does the interactive backing track work?

The backing track plays with realistic walking bass, drum patterns, and voice-led chord voicings. Scales and arpeggios update in real-time as each chord plays. You can limit the fretboard zone for close-proximity voicings, toggle a reference melody, loop any section, and choose between multiple sound presets. Works for guitar, piano, bass, ukulele, and 7 more instruments.

Can I edit the chord chart?

Yes. You can modify the structure, chords, and arrangement of any standard to match your preferred version or create your own reharmonization.

Doxy in G#

Sonny Rollins()swingMedium Groove

Do Re MiC D E

BPM: 120

Chord Diagrams — Doxy in G# (Guitar)

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Doxy in G#

G# major (or Ab) lives at fret 4 on the low E string. All chords require barre technique, making it less common in guitar-centric songwriting but standard in piano-driven pop. Guitarists often use a capo to access friendlier shapes. G# is a intermediate-advanced-level key on guitar because the open G string is a half step below the root, creating dissonance — avoid letting it ring. Expect to rely on barre chords throughout, which builds hand strength and unlocks the entire fretboard.

Voice Leading

The bass line moves through G# to F# (descending whole step), F# to F (descending half step), F to A# (ascending perfect fourth), A# to D# (ascending perfect fourth), D# to C# (descending whole step), C# to D (ascending half step). A half-step bass movement creates a strong leading-tone pull that demands resolution. The predominantly stepwise bass motion creates smooth, connected voice leading. When the progression loops, the bass returns from D to G# by tritone.

Scales for Improvisation

G# major pentatonic works because every note is either a chord tone or a safe passing tone — there are no avoid notes. For soloing, this means you can play freely without clashing. Over dominant seventh chords, G# Mixolydian adds the flat seventh for an authentic blues-rock edge.

swing4/4 · 25 bars · Form: AABA

Chords: G♯7, F♯7, F7, A♯7, D♯7, C♯7, Ddim7.

Scales for Improvisation G# bebop, G# bebop major.

Diatonic chords: See all chords in the key of G#