Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 5 | 31.2% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 18.8% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 12.5% |
| F6 | 1 | 6.2% |
| Am7 | 1 | 6.2% |
| D7b9 | 1 | 6.2% |
| C7 | 1 | 6.2% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 6.2% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a standard 12-bar blues framework in F Major, alternating between dominant F7 tension and stable F6 tonic resolutions.
- Employs a sophisticated be-bop turnaround in bars 8-10 (Am7 - D7b9 - Gm7 - C7), using a secondary dominant (D7b9) to create melodic gravity toward the ii-V.
- Features chromatic passing motion with the Ab7 chord in the final turnaround, serving as a harmonic bridge between the tonic and the Gm7-C7 cadence.
Improvisation Focus F Major Blues Scale with emphasis on “blue notes” (Ab, B) and chord-tone targeting.
Difficulty Rating 2/5 - The predictable 12-bar structure and standard ii-V-I turnarounds make it an ideal vehicle for developing foundational jazz vocabulary.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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