Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 6 | 17.1% |
| Bb7 | 6 | 17.1% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Eb6 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| C7#9 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| C7#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a recurring i-IV (Fm7-Bb7) progression, creating an F Dorian modal landscape typical of the hard bop era.
- Features frequent modulations to the relative major via Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7 ii-V-I sequences.
- Utilizes a “backdoor” Db7 dominant chord resolving to Abmaj7, adding sophisticated subdominant minor chromaticism.
- Incorporates secondary dominants such as C7#9 and F7 to facilitate transitions between the F minor and Bb minor tonal centers.
Improvisation Focus F Dorian mode integrated with the F Minor Blues scale.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the ii-V-I cells are standard, the performer must fluidly navigate the shifts between F minor and Ab major at a brisk hard bop tempo.