Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb | 5 | 16.1% |
| G7 | 4 | 12.9% |
| C7 | 4 | 12.9% |
| F7 | 4 | 12.9% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 6.5% |
| E07 | 2 | 6.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a secondary ii-V (Fm7 - Bb7) to tonicize the IV chord (Eb7), establishing a classic blues-inflected jazz foundation.
- Features a #IV diminished passing chord (Edim7) to create chromatic voice leading between the IV7 and the return to the tonic Bb.
- Incorporates a bVII7 (Ab7) acting as a “backdoor” dominant or chromatic approach to the VI7 (G7), smoothing the transition to the ii-V-I turnaround.
- Employs a standard “Rhythm Changes” style bridge using an extended cycle of dominants (D7 - G7 - C7 - F7) to build harmonic tension.
Improvisation Focus Bb Major Blues scale combined with Mixolydian guide-tone targeting over the dominant cycles.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The progression relies on highly predictable functional harmony and standard circle-of-fifths movements, making it an ideal entry point for intermediate improvisers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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