Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb | 3 | 21.4% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 7.1% |
| E07 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Bb/F | 1 | 7.1% |
| Dm7 | 1 | 7.1% |
| G7 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 7.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a gospel-influenced IV7 (Eb7) to #IV°7 (E°7) progression, resolving to the tonic over its fifth (Bb/F) to create a “church” blues aesthetic.
- Features a sophisticated bebop turnaround using a descending diatonic sequence (Dm7-G7-Cm7-F7), effectively cycling through the circle of fourths.
- Employs a secondary dominant (C7) as the II7 chord, emphasizing a bright, Mixolydian-inflected “funk” sound before the final cadence.
- The structure is a 12-bar blues variant that replaces traditional static harmony with dense, functional ii-V-I movements.
Improvisation Focus Bb Blues scale integrated with the Bb Mixolydian mode.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the 12-bar blues foundation is accessible, though the rapid turnaround requires familiarity with secondary dominants and basic bebop vocabulary.
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The Real Book - Volume IV
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