Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 50.0% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Uses a persistent circle of fifths progression (VI7–II7–V7–I) based on the “Sweet Georgia Brown” changes.
- Features elongated harmonic rhythm, typically spending eight measures each on the secondary dominants (G7 and C7).
- Employs functional dominant tension that resolves through descending fifths to reach the Bb major tonic.
Improvisation Focus Mixolydian bebop scales and chromatic enclosures to navigate the extended dominant chord durations.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the harmonic structure is straightforward, the characteristically high tempo demands exceptional technical facility and melodic inventiveness.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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