Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 7 | 20.0% |
| G7 | 6 | 17.1% |
| Cm7 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes the “Rhythm Changes” blueprint in Bb Major, characterized by rapid I-VI-ii-V turnarounds (Bbmaj7-G7-Cm7-F7).
- The bridge follows a classic diatonic cycle of dominant 7th chords (D7-G7-C7-F7), moving through the circle of fourths to resolve back to the tonic.
- Incorporates a iii-VI-ii-V substitution (Dm7-G7-Cm7-F7) to provide harmonic variety within the A sections.
- Features rapid-fire chromatic secondary dominants and subdominant modulations common in high-tempo hard bop vocabulary.
Improvisation Focus Navigating “Rhythm Changes” templates through the use of bebop scales and digital patterns over fast-moving ii-V-I cells.
Difficulty Rating 4/5; The brisk typical performance tempo and constant harmonic shifts demand exceptional technical facility and a deep internal mapping of the cycle of fourths.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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