Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7b9 | 12 | 37.5% |
| Fm | 4 | 12.5% |
| F7 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Ab6 | 2 | 6.2% |
| G7 | 1 | 3.1% |
| Db7 | 1 | 3.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7b9 -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Extended Dominant Tension: The A section sustains a C7b9 (V7) for twelve measures, creating a prolonged Phrygian Dominant soundscape before finally resolving to the tonic Fm.
- Sequential Dominant Motion: The bridge transitions into a rapid cycle-of-fifths progression (F7–Bb7–Eb7–Ab7), shifting from the modal character of the A section to functional, swing-oriented harmony.
- Modal Contrast: The harmonic structure juxtaposes the dark, “exotic” Phrygian dominant mode of the A section with the bright, major-flavored dominant cycles of the bridge.
Improvisation Focus The C Phrygian Dominant scale (the 5th mode of F Harmonic Minor).
Difficulty Rating 3/5; while the A section is harmonically static, the performer must maintain melodic interest over twelve bars of a single chord before navigating the bridge’s rapid key shifts.
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