Topic: Notation Interpretation

Hi There,
A new member here.
Hope you can help me.
I'm looking at the song “Like a Hurricane" by Neil Young.
Can someone explain to me please, what the notations below some of the solo sections of this song, for example H P H P H P H H P H P P H P H  mean.
Thanks OldGit 

Re: Notation Interpretation

The letters H, P, P in the solo notation refer to specific parts of a song: H typically stands for "Head" (the main melody or verse), and P often signifies a "Progression" (a section of chord changes, potentially including a solo) or "Play" (a section where the musician improvises or plays freely).
Here's a more detailed explanation:

    H (Head/Verse):
    This usually indicates the main melody or the verse section of a song. It's the part where the main lyrics and melody are presented.
    P (Progression/Play):
    This often means a section where there's a change in the chord progression or a solo break. It could be a series of chord changes or a section where the musician improvises.

In the context of solo notation:
The sequence "H P H P H P H H P H P P H P H" would suggest that the song has a form where:

    The "Head" (Verse) is played, followed by a "Progression" (solo or chord change).
    This pattern repeats several times (H P H P H P).
    There are some variations, like two "Progression" sections in a row ("H H P H P P").
    Finally, the "Head" section concludes with another "Progression".

In essence, the notation is a way to visually map out the structure of a song, especially when it includes solo sections or improvisational parts     

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