Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 7 | 53.8% |
| Db7 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Bbmaj7 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Gm7b5 | 1 | 7.7% |
| C7#9 | 1 | 7.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs an elongated 24-bar form that expands the traditional minor blues structure through phrase repetition and rhythmic displacement.
- Substitutes the standard IV chord with a bVI7 (Db7), introducing Lydian Dominant textures that pivot sharply back to the tonic Fm7.
- Incorporates a momentary modal interchange via the IVmaj7 (Bbmaj7), providing a bright, non-diatonic contrast to the prevailing F minor tonality.
- Utilizes a functional ii-V turnaround (Gm7b5 to C7#9) to provide a traditional hard-bop resolution within an otherwise modern modal framework.
Improvisation Focus F Minor Pentatonic/Blues scale fluency, integrated with Db Lydian Dominant to navigate the bVI7 shifts.
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate): The 24-bar structure and the unexpected Bbmaj7 require more harmonic precision than a standard blues, though the primary key center remains stable.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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