Chord Distribution Analysis

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

No obvious ii-V patterns detected.


Harmonic Highlights:

  • The piece strictly adheres to the 12-bar blues form, utilizing dominant 7th chords throughout the entire progression.
  • The IV7 chord (F7) resolves directly to the I7 (C7), characteristic of blues harmony, rather than a more traditional V7-I resolution.
  • The extended duration of the I7 chord in the initial four bars establishes a clear, static tonic environment for melodic development.
  • The V7 chord (G7) consistently resolves to the I7 (C7), maintaining the dominant 7th quality and continuous blues tension.

Improvisation Focus: C Blues Scale (C-Eb-F-F#-G-Bb).

Difficulty Rating: 1 (Beginner) - Its fundamental 12-bar blues structure and consistent dominant 7th quality make it an ideal starting point for learning blues improvisation.