Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm6 | 6 | 37.5% |
| Gm7b5 | 2 | 12.5% |
| C7b9 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Cm7b5 | 1 | 6.2% |
| F7b9 | 1 | 6.2% |
| Abm7 | 1 | 6.2% |
| Db7 | 1 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| F7b9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a classic 12-bar minor blues structure in F minor, characterized by the recurring tonic Fm6.
- Features a secondary ii-V (Cm7b5–F7b9) in bar 4 to provide a strong functional pull toward the subdominant Bbm7.
- Employs a chromatic “side-slip” or substitution in bars 9-10 (Abm7–Db7) that resolves downward to the primary ii-V (Gm7b5–C7b9).
- Relies on the minor 6th chord (Fm6) rather than a minor 7th, emphasizing the Dorian or Melodic Minor color.
Improvisation Focus F Melodic Minor scale, as it accounts for the natural 6th in the tonic chord and the altered extensions of the dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 — The form is a standard minor blues, though the chromatic movement in the turnaround requires basic knowledge of side-stepping.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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