Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F6 | 9 | 22.5% |
| B07 | 8 | 20.0% |
| Bb6 | 8 | 20.0% |
| F6/A | 6 | 15.0% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| G7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 2.5% |
| F7 | 1 | 2.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a recurring $#IV^\circ7$ ($B^\circ7$) to $IV6$ ($Bb6$) chromatic resolution, creating the “smooth” bluesy tension and release characteristic of the Goodman/Christian era.
- Employs $F6/A$ as a tonic substitute to facilitate stepwise bass motion, connecting the subdominant area back to the tonic through elegant voice leading.
- Features a standard $V7/V$ ($G7$) to $V7$ ($C7$) secondary dominant turnaround, reinforcing the F major key center amidst the chromatic passing chords.
- Incorporates a $ii-V$ lead-in to the subdominant ($Cm7$ – $F7$ – $Bb6$), a classic swing device used to pivot between the A and B sections.
Improvisation Focus
F Major Blues Scale (emphasizing the $B/Cb$ blue note to bridge the diminished and diatonic harmonies).
Difficulty Rating
2/5. The predictable swing pulse and repetitive $ii-V$ cycles are beginner-friendly, though the diminished-to-major shifts require basic knowledge of chromatic targeting.