Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 5 | 33.3% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 13.3% |
| D7 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 13.3% |
| C7 | 2 | 13.3% |
| B07 | 1 | 6.7% |
| Am7 | 1 | 6.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- Utilizes a 12-bar blues framework in F, incorporating a #IV diminished chord (B°7) in bar 6 to create a chromatic ascending bridge back to the tonic.
- Features a sophisticated III-VI-II-V turnaround (Am7-D7-Gm7-C7) in the final four bars, replacing standard blues cadences with functional bebop cycling.
- The progression relies on secondary dominants (notably D7 to Gm7) to provide the “Bird blues” forward momentum characteristic of Parker’s compositions.
Improvisation Focus: F Bebop Dominant scale and guide-tone targeting (3rds and 7ths) to navigate the rapid II-V-I turnarounds.
Difficulty Rating: 2/5; the structure is a standard blues, but the specific bebop substitutions and typical high performance tempo require intermediate fluency in voice leading.
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