Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 11 | 33.3% |
| A7 | 4 | 12.1% |
| G7 | 4 | 12.1% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 9.1% |
| F7 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Gb7 | 2 | 6.1% |
| D7 | 1 | 3.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a sophisticated 12-bar blues variation that utilizes “Monk-ish” chromaticism and frequent tritone substitutions (e.g., Eb7 to D7).
- Features non-functional, parallel motion between dominant chords, specifically the descending sus-chord sequence (A7sus to Ab7sus) that delays the resolution to the G7 turnaround.
- Utilizes “side-slipping” techniques where temporary tonal centers shift by half-steps, momentarily masking the C major key center.
Improvisation Focus C Mixolydian/Blues scale integrated with chromatic enclosure patterns and tritone-based melodic shapes.
Difficulty Rating 4 (Advanced) because the non-traditional blues structure and rapid chromatic shifts require high-level harmonic navigation and precise rhythmic phrasing.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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