Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm6 | 7 | 50.0% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 14.3% |
| C7b9 | 2 | 14.3% |
| F7b9 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Db7 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Gm7b5 | 1 | 7.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7b9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Minor Blues Structure: Operates as a 12-bar minor blues in F minor, despite the prompt’s major key designation.
- Secondary Dominant: The F7b9 in bar 4 functions as a V7/iv, creating a strong chromatic pull toward the Bbm7 subdominant.
- Chromatic Turnaround: Uses a bVI7 (Db7) to V7b9 (C7b9) progression, a common jazz substitution for a natural ii-V to return to the tonic.
- Tonic Extension: The use of Fm6 throughout implies a Dorian or Melodic Minor sound, emphasizing the major 6th (D natural) against the minor triad.
Improvisation Focus F Dorian scale to accommodate the tonic minor 6th and the standard minor blues changes.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The 12-bar form is predictable, though the minor-key alterations and bVI-V movement require fundamental knowledge of voice leading.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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