Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 8 | 66.7% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 8.3% |
| G7b13 | 1 | 8.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7b13 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression follows a classic 12-bar minor blues structure, utilizing a static i-m7 (Cm7) for the first four measures to establish the key center.
- A shift to the iv-m7 (Fm7) in bars 5-6 provides a standard subdominant departure before returning to the tonic.
- The climax features a bVI7 (Ab7) to V7b13 (G7) turnaround in bars 9-10, creating a sophisticated chromatic descent to the tonic rather than a traditional ii-V.
Improvisation Focus The C Minor Blues Scale serves as the essential melodic foundation for navigating the track’s hard-bop language.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The harmonic structure is straightforward for intermediate players, though the extreme tempo of the original recording requires advanced technical facility.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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