Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
C7866.7%
F7216.7%
G7216.7%

No obvious ii-V patterns detected.


Harmonic Highlights

  • Follows a foundational 12-bar blues form utilizing I7 (C7), IV7 (F7), and V7 (G7) dominant structures.
  • Employs a static four-bar tonic opening, establishing a strong C major tonal center before the subdominant shift.
  • The cadence utilizes a direct V7 to I7 resolution, omitting the complex ii-V turnarounds typical of later bebop variations.

Improvisation Focus The C Blues Scale (C, Eb, F, F#, G, Bb) is the primary tool for navigating the changes and echoing the two-note motivic melody.

Difficulty Rating 1/5 โ€” The repetitive, minimal melody and standard three-chord progression make it the ideal introductory piece for jazz novices.


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The Real Book - Volume II
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