Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 4 | 21.1% |
| D7 | 2 | 10.5% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 10.5% |
| C7 | 2 | 10.5% |
| Em7b5 | 1 | 5.3% |
| A7 | 1 | 5.3% |
| Dm7 | 1 | 5.3% |
| G7 | 1 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a “Bird Blues” variation, replacing standard blues changes with rapid, descending ii-V sequences that cycle through related keys.
- Utilizes a secondary dominant bridge (Em7b5 - A7 leading to Dm7 - G7) to create a sophisticated path to the IV chord.
- Features a backdoor dominant progression (Bbm7 - Eb7) in bar 6, providing chromatic movement back to the tonic F7.
- The turnaround sequence (Am7 - D7 - Gm7 - C7) utilizes a diatonic cycle of fourths to create dense harmonic motion.
Improvisation Focus Navigating rapid, descending ii-V chains using voice-leading and bebop scales.
Difficulty Rating 4/5; the high frequency of chord changes and the non-traditional blues structure require advanced harmonic navigation and precise rhythmic phrasing.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Charlie Parker Real Book
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