Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 16 | 55.2% |
| Fm7 | 3 | 10.3% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| Db7 | 1 | 3.4% |
| G7 | 1 | 3.4% |
| Gb7 | 1 | 3.4% |
| F7 | 1 | 3.4% |
| G7b13 | 1 | 3.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7b13 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| G7#9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The extended eight-bar Cm7 pedal establishes a static modal environment, contrasting sharply with the volatile motion of the latter sections.
- The use of Db7 (bII7) acts as a tritone substitute for the V7 chord, providing a Phrygian-influenced resolution back to the tonic.
- A rapid chromatic turnaround (Ab7–G7–Gb7–F7) utilizes parallel dominant movement, requiring the soloist to navigate non-diatonic shifts at high velocity.
Improvisation Focus C Minor Blues scale for the modal sections, shifting to chord-tone targeting and digital patterns for the chromatic dominant sequence.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The high-speed hard bop tempo and the density of the final chromatic turnaround require significant technical precision and advanced harmonic awareness.
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