Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F6 | 6 | 26.1% |
| G7 | 4 | 17.4% |
| C7 | 3 | 13.0% |
| Db7 | 3 | 13.0% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| F7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| C7#5 | 1 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a $V^7/V$ (G7) to prolong the tonic-to-dominant resolution, a hallmark of the Kansas City swing style.
- The bridge features a chromatic descent of dominant chords (F7 - Eb7 - Db7) acting as “side-slipping” substitutions that lead back to the primary dominant C7.
- Integration of the bVII7 (Eb7) and bVI7 (Db7) adds a blues-inflected, non-diatonic color that departs from standard circle-of-fifths functional harmony.
Improvisation Focus
Chord Tone Arpeggios combined with the F Major Bebop Scale to navigate the frequent dominant shifts.
Difficulty Rating
2/5: The moderate tempo and repetitive A-section structures allow soloists to focus on navigating the clear voice-leading of the dominant-heavy bridge.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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