Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 5 | 45.5% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 36.4% |
| Dbmaj7 | 1 | 9.1% |
| Ebadd9 | 1 | 9.1% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Features a persistent I7–IV7 (F7–Bb7) oscillation, characteristic of the soul-jazz groove style, emphasizing rhythmic stasis over functional dominant-tonic resolution.
- Utilizes modal interchange in the final phrase, moving through Dbmaj7 (bVI) and Ebadd9 (bVII) to create a bright, non-diatonic lift derived from the parallel minor.
- Replaces traditional bebop ii-V-I turnarounds with a direct return to the F7 tonic, reinforcing a blues-based harmonic framework that prioritizes the “pocket.”
Improvisation Focus F Blues Scale (incorporating the major 3rd and 6th to bridge Mixolydian and soul-jazz tonalities).
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The repetitive harmonic structure is highly accessible for beginners, though the shift to non-diatonic major seventh chords requires careful melodic targeting.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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