Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 6 | 46.2% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Am7 | 1 | 7.7% |
| D7 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 7.7% |
| C7 | 1 | 7.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- Utilizes a standard 12-bar blues framework in F, primarily employing dominant 7th chords (F7, Bb7) to establish a blues-based tonality.
- Features a functional iii-VI-ii-V turnaround (Am7-D7-Gm7-C7) in measures 8 through 10, facilitating a smooth transition back to the tonic.
- The progression maintains a consistent harmonic rhythm, characteristic of the hard bop era, allowing for dense melodic exploration over stable changes.
Improvisation Focus: The F Blues scale integrated with “sheets of sound” permutations and motivic displacement.
Difficulty Rating: 3/5. While the 12-bar structure is fundamental, the extreme tempo and required physical stamina for Coltrane-style phrasing demand significant technical proficiency.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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