Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb7 | 5 | 33.3% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 20.0% |
| C7 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 6.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a classic 12-bar blues structure in Eb, with dominant 7th chords functioning as the primary harmonic pillars.
- Employs a secondary dominant sequence in measure 8 (Gm7 - C7) which functions as a ii-V leading into the ii chord (Fm7).
- Features a standard I-VI-ii-V turnaround (Eb7-C7-Fm7-Bb7) in the final two bars to facilitate the cyclical form.
- The melody heavily utilizes the “blue” minor third (Gb) against the major third (G) of the Eb7 chord, creating essential blues tension.
Improvisation Focus The Eb Blues scale combined with Eb Mixolydian to bridge the gap between soulful blues phrasing and bebop harmonic changes.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The 12-bar form is accessible for beginners, though the quick ii-V-I turnaround and secondary dominants require fundamental knowledge of bebop guide tones.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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