Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ab7 | 16 | 66.7% |
| Gb7 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Abm7 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Db7 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 4.2% |
| Eb7#9 | 1 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Uses an expanded 24-bar blues structure that remains static on the IV7 chord (Ab7) for the initial eight measures.
- Incorporates non-functional parallel dominant movement (Gb7 to Ab7), creating a modal, post-bop aesthetic that avoids traditional V-I resolutions.
- Features a sophisticated turnaround utilizing a “backdoor” ii-V (Abm7-Db7) that cycles back to the tonic Eb7#9 via a Bbm7 bridge.
Improvisation Focus Eb Minor Blues scale and Eb Dorian mode.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the slow harmonic rhythm provides ample space for phrasing, the atypical 24-bar form and non-functional dominant shifts require strong structural awareness.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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