Birdland (Intro)
by Weather Report
🎷 Jazz
Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Tuning
Standard
Capo
None
Joe Zawinul's iconic 1977 jazz-funk anthem opening with its unmistakable synth riff. The celebratory G major melody built on stacked fourths has become one of the most recognized themes in all of jazz fusion.
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