Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 | 6 | 12.8% |
| Cm7 | 5 | 10.6% |
| F7 | 5 | 10.6% |
| Bbmaj7 | 3 | 6.4% |
| Cm7/F | 2 | 4.3% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 5 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7/F -> F7#9#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7#5#9 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bb7#9 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Abm7b5 -> Db7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Db7#9 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F7#9 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The intro utilizes a chromatic descent of altered dominants ($D7^{#9#11}$, $Db7^{#9#11}$, $C7^{#9#11}$) over an F pedal, creating signature Hard Bop tension before resolving to the head.
- The A sections function as a Bb “Rhythm Changes” variant, cycling through rapid $I-VI-ii-V$ turnarounds ($Bbmaj7-G7-Cm7-F7$) at a brisk tempo.
- Bridge transitions utilize $ii-V$ cells ($Fm7-Bb7$) to modulate briefly to the IV ($Eb6$), maintaining forward momentum through functional harmonic movement.
Improvisation Focus Bb Major Bebop scale and the “Altered” scale over the $V7$ chords to effectively navigate the dissonant extensions and rapid turnarounds.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The fast Hard Bop tempo combined with dense harmonic shifts and chromatic altered dominants demands significant technical proficiency and harmonic awareness.
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