Who composed That's All?

That's All was composed by Alan Brandt, Bob Haymes. It is a ballad standard in 2/2 time. The original key is C; this page shows it transposed to G#.

What key is That's All in?

The original key of That's All is C. The form is AABA with 41 bars. This page shows the chart transposed to G#.

What scales work for improvising over That's All?

Recommended scales for That's All 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.

That's All in G#

Alan Brandt, Bob Haymes()balladSlowly, with expression

Do Re MiC D E

BPM: 120

Chord Diagrams — That's All in G# (Guitar)

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C♯maj9

D♯maj9

That's All 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 A# (ascending whole step), A# to C (ascending whole step), C to C# (ascending half step), C# to D# (ascending whole step), D# to F (ascending whole step), F to D (descending minor third), D to B (descending minor third), B to F (ascending tritone), F to A# (ascending perfect fourth), A# to D# (ascending perfect fourth), D# to D# (ascending unison), D# to G# (ascending perfect fourth), G# to C# (ascending perfect fourth), C# to A# (descending minor third), A# to C# (ascending minor third), C# to C# (ascending unison), C# to F (ascending major third), F to D# (descending whole step), D# to C (descending minor third). 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 C to G# by major third.

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 · 41 bars · Form: AABA

Chords: G♯, A♯m7, Cm7, C♯m7, D♯7, F9, Dm7♭5, Bdim7, F7♭9, A♯7♭5, D♯7♭9, D♯m7, G♯9, C♯maj9, A♯9, C♯Maj7, C♯6, Fm7, D♯maj9, C9.

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

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