Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm6 | 4 | 21.1% |
| Gm7b5 | 4 | 21.1% |
| C7b9 | 4 | 21.1% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 15.8% |
| Cm7b5 | 2 | 10.5% |
| F7b9 | 2 | 10.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 4 |
| C7b9 -> Fm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| F7b9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a standard 12-bar minor blues structure in F minor, utilizing the Fm6 tonic to imply a melodic minor tonality.
- Features heavy reliance on minor ii-V-i cadences (Gm7b5 – C7b9 – Fm6), emphasizing altered dominant tensions typical of the hard bop era.
- The transition to the subdominant (Bbm7) is prepared via a secondary minor ii-V (Cm7b5 – F7b9), intensifying the harmonic drive toward the IV chord.
- The turnaround maintains tension through repetitive ii-V cells, cycling back to the tonic with consistent voice-leading from the b13 of the V chord.
Improvisation Focus F Minor Blues scale integrated with F Melodic Minor to highlight the natural 6th and major 7th intervals over the tonic.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The minor blues form is predictable and repetitive, though it requires fundamental knowledge of navigating minor ii-V-i cell structures.