Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 5 | 31.2% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 12.5% |
| D7 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 12.5% |
| C7 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 6.2% |
| B07 | 1 | 6.2% |
| Am7 | 1 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
Harmonic Highlights
- The prominent F7 (I7) chord establishes a blues-inflected sound, directly contrasting the “No Blues” title.
- Frequent functional ii-V-I progressions are utilized, such as Cm7-F7-Bb7 (ii/IV-V/IV-IV) and the tonic ii-V (Gm7-C7).
- The bridge progression (Am7-D7-Gm7-C7) presents a series of descending ii-V chords, creating a structured harmonic movement before returning to the tonic.
- The B07 chord provides a brief, chromatic tension point, functioning as a diminished passing chord before resolving to F7.
Improvisation Focus The Mixolydian mode, applied judiciously over the various dominant 7th chords and the tonic F7, is crucial for authentic improvisation.
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate) - The tune requires consistent chord-scale awareness and navigation of frequently occurring, yet standard, functional ii-V-I progressions.