Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7b13 | 7 | 21.2% |
| Fm7 | 6 | 18.2% |
| Bbm7 | 4 | 12.1% |
| Gm7b5 | 4 | 12.1% |
| Fm/maj7 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Db7 | 2 | 6.1% |
| Bbm6 | 1 | 3.0% |
| Bb7 | 1 | 3.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7b13 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| C7b13 -> Fm/maj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm/maj7 -> C7b5#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7b5#9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| F7b9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7b13 -> Gm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent ii-V7-i sequences (Gm7b5 - C7b13 - Fm7) anchor the functional minor tonality, utilizing the harmonic minor’s leading tone for strong resolution.
- The shift from Bb7 to Bbm7 demonstrates a transition from a Dorian IV chord to a subdominant minor iv, common in hard-bop minor blues structures.
- Inclusion of the Db7 (subVI7) provides a chromatic bridge to the dominant C7, acting as a tritone substitute for the secondary dominant G7.
- Use of Fm/maj7 on the tonic indicates a reliance on the melodic minor stable structure rather than a simple natural minor.
Improvisation Focus F Melodic Minor scale to navigate tonic minor tensions and altered dominant resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the key center is stable, the soloist must navigate specific dominant alterations and rapid subdominant minor shifts typical of Clifford Brown’s vocabulary.
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