Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 6 | 50.0% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 25.0% |
| F7 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 8.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a standard 12-bar blues structure in Bb dominant, utilizing the I7-IV7-I7 progression in the first four measures to establish the blues tonality.
- Incorporates a functional ii-V turnaround (Cm7 to F7) in measures 9 and 10, facilitating a smooth harmonic resolution back to the tonic.
- Features a V7 turnaround in the final bar (F7) to create tension and drive the cyclical nature of the head and solo sections.
Improvisation Focus The Bb minor blues scale merged with Bb major pentatonic vocabulary to navigate the “Bird Blues” tension between major and minor thirds.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the 12-bar form is accessible, the difficulty lies in mastering Parker’s specific rhythmic phrasing and soulful, chromatic bebop vocabulary.
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