Who composed I Concentrate On You?

I Concentrate On You was composed by Cole Porter. It is a ballad standard in 2/2 time. The original key is Eb; this page shows it transposed to G#.

What key is I Concentrate On You in?

The original key of I Concentrate On You is Eb. The form is AA'BA'' with 64 bars. This page shows the chart transposed to G#.

What scales work for improvising over I Concentrate On You?

Recommended scales for I Concentrate On You 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.

I Concentrate On You in G#

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Do Re MiC D E

BPM: 120

Chord Diagrams — I Concentrate On You in G# (Guitar)

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C♯m7/B

G♯m/F♯

I Concentrate On You 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 G# (ascending unison), G# to D# (descending perfect fourth), D# to G# (ascending perfect fourth), G# to F# (descending whole step), F# to B (ascending perfect fourth), B to Cb (ascending half step), Cb to C# (ascending half step), C# to C# (ascending unison), C# to A# (descending minor third), A# to G# (descending whole step), G# to F (descending minor third), F to A# (ascending perfect fourth), A# to A# (ascending unison), A# to C# (ascending minor third), C# to G# (descending perfect fourth), G# to C (ascending major third), C to F (ascending perfect fourth), F to G# (ascending minor third), G# to F# (descending whole step), F# to B (ascending perfect fourth), B to G# (descending minor third), G# to D# (descending perfect fourth), D# to D# (ascending unison). A half-step bass movement creates a strong leading-tone pull that demands resolution. The root motion by larger intervals (fourths and fifths) gives each chord change a strong, decisive character. When the progression loops, the bass returns from D# to G# by perfect fourth.

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.

ballad2/2 · 64 bars · Form: AA'BA''

Chords: G♯6, G♯Maj7, D♯7, G♯m7, F♯m7, B9, C♭6, C♯m7, C♯m7/B, A♯m7♭5, G♯m6, Fm7♭5, A♯7, A♯m7, C♯Maj7, G♯, Cm7, F7, G♯7, F♯7, BMaj7, G♯m/F♯, D♯, D♯Maj7.

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

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