By Richard Rogers

Have You Met Miss Jones

Have You Met Miss Jones was written by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the 1937 musical I’d Rather Be Right. It later became a jazz standard, with recordings by artists like George Shearing, Stan Getz, and Art Tatum helping establish its place in the repertoire.

By Richard Rogers

Have You Met Miss Jones

Have You Met Miss Jones
was written by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the 1937 musical I’d Rather Be Right. It later became a jazz standard, with recordings by artists like George Shearing, Stan Getz, and Art Tatum helping establish its place in the repertoire.

Chord Charts: Have You Met Miss Jones

Chord Charts

Learn the chord changes to

Have You Met Miss Jones

using common lead sheets for C, Bb, and Eb instruments.

Form: AABA
Total Bars: 32 bars
Common Key(s): F major
How to Play This Tune

Step 1: Study Rhythm Changes and the I–VI7–ii–V7

The harmonic movement in Have You Met Miss Jones is closely related to Rhythm Changes, especially the I–VI7–ii–V7 progression. The key difference is that the changes move at a slower harmonic rhythm, giving you more space to hear and outline each chord clearly.

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Step 2: Learn to Navigate Coltrane Changes in the Bridge

The bridge of Have You Met Miss Jones introduces Coltrane-style key centers moving by major thirds. By understanding how these key relationships work and practicing them in a controlled way, you’ll be able to navigate one of the most challenging parts of the tune.

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Step 3: Develop a Strong Approach to Major Harmony on the Bridge

The bridge isn’t just about fast-moving harmony. It’s about how you approach major chord sounds within those shifting key centers. In this lesson, we break down a McCoy Tyner example on the bridge of Have You Met Miss Jones, showing how strong major language can be used to clearly navigate the progression.

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How to Play Have You Met Miss Jones

Step 1: Study Rhythm Changes and the I–VI7–ii–V7

The harmonic movement in Have You Met Miss Jones is closely related to Rhythm Changes, especially the I–VI7–ii–V7 progression. The key difference is that the changes move at a slower harmonic rhythm, giving you more space to hear and outline each chord clearly.

FREE Unlock Rhythm Changes & Blues With These 6 Melodies Unlock Rhythm Changes & Blues With These 6 Melodies

Step 2: Learn to Navigate Coltrane Changes in the Bridge

The bridge of Have You Met Miss Jones introduces Coltrane-style key centers moving by major thirds. By understanding how these key relationships work and practicing them in a controlled way, you’ll be able to navigate one of the most challenging parts of the tune.

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Step 3: Develop a Strong Approach to Major Harmony on the Bridge

The bridge isn’t just about fast-moving harmony. It’s about how you approach major chord sounds within those shifting key centers. In this lesson, we break down a McCoy Tyner example on the bridge of Have You Met Miss Jones, showing how strong major language can be used to clearly navigate the progression.

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