Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Fm7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Am7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Fmaj7/C | 4 | 9.5% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dbm7 -> Gb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a parallel minor shift (Fm7) in bar 2, initiating a “backdoor” ii-V (Bbm7–Eb7) that resolves deceptively to the iii chord (Am7).
- Features a sophisticated sequence of descending chromatic ii-V cells (Am7–D7, Abm7–Db7, Gm7–C7) that replaces standard blues subdominant movement.
- Utilizes tritone substitutions (Gb7 for C7) and dense harmonic rhythm, transforming the 12-bar blues into a complex bebop vehicle.
Improvisation Focus Navigating chromatic ii-V chains by connecting guide tones (3rds and 7ths) to maintain melodic continuity through rapid key shifts.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The combination of non-diatonic substitutions and a typical breakneck bebop tempo requires advanced harmonic fluency and precise rhythmic placement.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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