Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 5 | 17.2% |
| F | 5 | 17.2% |
| C7 | 5 | 17.2% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 10.3% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| B07 | 2 | 6.9% |
| D7 | 2 | 6.9% |
| B0 | 1 | 3.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a 12-bar blues framework featuring a chromatic #IV diminished chord (B°7) to bridge the IV7 (Bb7) back to the tonic.
- Employs an extended turnaround sequence (Am7–D7–Gm7–C7) using secondary dominants to create a functional cycle of fourths movement.
- Integrates blues-inflected Mixolydian harmony with standard bebop ii-V-I cells, characteristic of the hard bop era’s approach to the blues.
Improvisation Focus F Major Blues scale combined with chord-tone targeting (3rds and 7ths) to navigate the rapid turnaround.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the structure is a familiar blues variant, though the secondary dominants require basic proficiency in navigating quick ii-V-I substitutions.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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