Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Bb7728.0%
F7416.0%
D7312.0%
Ab7312.0%
G7312.0%
C7312.0%
Eb714.0%
E0714.0%

No obvious ii-V patterns detected.


Harmonic Highlights:

  • Extensive use of dominant 7th chords, including secondary dominants and a bVII7 (Ab7), creating a lively harmonic rhythm that pushes beyond a basic blues form.
  • The D7 - Ab7 progression offers a distinctive color, where D7 (V/vi) is followed by Ab7 (bVII7), preceding a strong G7-C7-F7 cycle of dominants back to the tonic.
  • The bridge employs an Eb7 (IV7) followed by an E07 (diminished 7th) resolving to Bb7, featuring a classic passing diminished sonority.

Improvisation Focus: Mixolydian scales over the numerous dominant chords, strongly emphasizing dominant vocabulary and resolutions.

Difficulty Rating: 3 (Intermediate). The rapid succession of dominant 7th chords and non-diatonic resolutions requires a solid grasp of secondary dominant functions and agile navigation.