Who composed Strang Fruit?

Strang Fruit was composed by Lewis Allan. It is a swing standard in 4/4 time. The original key is C; this page shows it transposed to A#.

What key is Strang Fruit in?

The original key of Strang Fruit is C. The form is A with 31 bars. This page shows the chart transposed to A#.

What scales work for improvising over Strang Fruit?

Recommended scales for Strang Fruit in A#: bebop minor, bebop. 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.

Strang Fruit in A#

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BPM: 120

Chord Diagrams — Strang Fruit in A# (Guitar)

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FingerNoteDegree

Chord Voicings Closest Voicing

F7♯5

F7/d

A♯m/C♯

F7♭9/f

F7♭9/d

F7♭9/b

A♯m/G♯

F♯Maj7

A♯m/g

B69

Strang Fruit in A#

A# (Bb) major requires barre chords rooted at fret 1 on the A string or fret 6 on the E string. Despite the barre demands, it is a common key in funk, New Orleans R&B, and brass band music. The open D string can ring as the major third for added color. A# is a intermediate-level key on guitar because the open D string is the major 3rd of Bb, adding a bright color if allowed to ring. Expect to rely on barre chords throughout, which builds hand strength and unlocks the entire fretboard.

Voice Leading

The bass line moves through A# to F (descending perfect fourth), F to F (ascending unison), F to C (descending perfect fourth), C to F (ascending perfect fourth), F to C (descending perfect fourth), C to F (ascending perfect fourth), F to A# (ascending perfect fourth), A# to F (descending perfect fourth), F to F (ascending unison), F to F (ascending unison), F to A# (ascending perfect fourth), A# to F# (descending major third), F# to A# (ascending major third), A# to B (ascending half step). 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 B to A# by half step.

Scales for Improvisation

A# 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, A# Mixolydian adds the flat seventh for an authentic blues-rock edge.

swing4/4 · 31 bars · Form: A

Chords: A♯m, F7♯5, F7, Cm7♭5, F7♭9, Cm7, F7/d, A♯m/C♯, F7♭9/f, F7♭9/d, F7♭9/b, A♯m/G♯, F♯Maj7, A♯m/g, B69.

Scales for Improvisation A# bebop minor, A# bebop.

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