Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 | 10 | 22.2% |
| Fm7 | 6 | 13.3% |
| F7b9 | 4 | 8.9% |
| C7#9 | 3 | 6.7% |
| Ebm7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| C7b9 | 3 | 6.7% |
| C7b9b13 | 2 | 4.4% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 4.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7b9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F7#9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a sophisticated minor blues framework, incorporating heavy altered dominant tensions like C7#9 and G7b9b13 to drive functional resolutions.
- Features frequent ii-V-i progressions in F minor (Gm7b5 - C7 - Fm7) and secondary dominants (F7b9) targeting the subdominant (Bbm7).
- Employs the II7 (G7) as a secondary dominant to the V chord (C7), heightening tension before the final resolution to the tonic.
- Navigates a dense harmonic rhythm where altered extensions require precise voice leading between the iv and i chords.
Improvisation Focus The F Melodic Minor scale and the C Altered scale for navigating the dominant-to-tonic resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the 12-bar minor blues form is accessible, the rapid harmonic rhythm and specific altered dominant requirements demand intermediate-level melodic control.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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