Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 10 | 25.0% |
| Eb7 | 6 | 15.0% |
| Db7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Gb7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| F7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| B7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| G7 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a chromatic “side-slipping” sequence (Db7 to Gb7) that functions as a series of non-functional dominant substitutions or tritone extensions within the standard blues frame.
- Incorporates the “backdoor” dominant (Ab7) transitioning from the IV chord (Eb7) back to the tonic, a hallmark of Benny Golson’s hard bop arrangements.
- Features a sophisticated turnaround utilizing Gm7b5 and altered dominant chords (A7 to Bb7) to create a descending chromatic tension that resolves to the Bb tonic.
Improvisation Focus Bb Blues scale combined with Mixolydian guide-tone targeting to navigate the rapid chromatic dominant shifts.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 — While the chromatic substitutions add complexity, the underlying 12-bar blues structure remains a highly predictable and accessible framework for soloing.
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