Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb6 | 8 | 33.3% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 12.5% |
| F7 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| B07 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Eb6 | 2 | 8.3% |
| C7 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 4.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a standard AABA 32-bar structure featuring a I-IV7-I movement in the A sections, utilizing Eb7 as a subdominant color rather than a functional dominant.
- Utilizes a chromatic passing diminished chord (B°7) to bridge the tonic Bb6 and the supertonic Cm7, facilitating smooth stepwise bass motion.
- The B section executes a temporary modulation to the subdominant key (Eb major) via a ii-V (Fm7-Bb7), followed by a secondary dominant (C7) acting as a V/V.
- Features high-frequency harmonic rhythm during the turnaround, requiring precise navigation of the ii-V-I cadence back to Bb major.
Improvisation Focus The Bb Major Bebop scale and chromatic enclosures to target chord tones at high tempos.
Difficulty Rating 4; the breakneck performance speeds typical of this bebop head require advanced technical facility and rapid-fire harmonic processing.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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