Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 6 | 21.4% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 17.9% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 10.7% |
| D7 | 3 | 10.7% |
| F7/A | 2 | 7.1% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 7.1% |
| B07 | 2 | 7.1% |
| A7 | 2 | 7.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| F7/A -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A-section synthesizes “Honeysuckle Rose” changes, utilizing extended ii-V7 cells (Gm7-C7) that emphasize subdominant-to-tonic resolution in F major.
- Incorporates a chromatic ascent (Bbmaj7 to B°7), functioning as a passing diminished chord to bridge the IV chord back to the tonic or its inversions.
- The bridge transitions to “Rhythm Changes” architecture, featuring a sequential cycle of dominant seventh chords (III7-VI7-II7-V7) moving in fourths.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone voice leading (3rds and 7ths) to navigate the bridge’s dominant cycle effectively at high bebop tempos.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the vocabulary is foundational bebop, the bridge requires sophisticated melodic phrasing to avoid repetitive patterns across the two-bar dominant chords.
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