Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb7 | 9 | 22.5% |
| D7#9 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Bmaj7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| D7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7#9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- The composition utilizes an elongated 24-bar blues form, substituting traditional subdominant movements with chromatic sequences like VII7alt (D7#9) resolving to iii (Gm7).
- Shorter employs chromatic mediant relationships, notably the shift from Abmaj7 to Bmaj7, which provides a modern “lifting” effect outside the Eb major tonality.
- The turnaround features a rapid sequence of dominant cycles (C7-Gb7-F7-Bb7) that utilizes tritone substitutions to facilitate a smooth return to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus: The Eb Blues scale integrated with Melodic Minor applications (specifically Ab Melodic Minor over D7#9) to navigate the altered extensions.
Difficulty Rating: 4/5 - The non-standard 24-bar structure and rapid-fire non-diatonic changes require sophisticated voice leading and a departure from basic blues vocabulary.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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