Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 16 | 34.8% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 8.7% |
| F7 | 4 | 8.7% |
| B7/F | 4 | 8.7% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| G7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Gb7 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs an atypical 44-bar extended blues structure, deviating from the traditional 12-bar format while maintaining a blues-based vocabulary.
- Features a prominent chromatic descending bridge (Ab7–G7–Gb7–F7) that functions as a series of side-stepping dominant substitutions leading back to the tonic.
- Utilizes standard ii-V-I cadences (Cm7–F7–Bb7) to provide harmonic stability amidst the more volatile chromatic movements in the “B” section.
Improvisation Focus Bb Mixolydian and Blues scales, prioritizing chord-tone targeting to navigate the rapid chromatic dominant descent in the bridge.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The extended 44-bar form and fast-moving chromatic turnaround require high formal awareness and the ability to connect shifting dominant centers at tempo.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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