Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb7 | 14 | 60.9% |
| Ab7 | 4 | 17.4% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 17.4% |
| C7b9 | 1 | 4.3% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Extended 24-Bar Blues: The form doubles the traditional 12-bar structure, creating a spacious, soul-jazz “groove” framework rather than rapid functional changes.
- Static Dominant Vamping: Protracted durations of Eb7 and Ab7 emphasize rhythmic pocket and blues inflection over complex vertical substitutions.
- Secondary Dominant Turnaround: The C7b9 (VI7) introduces chromatic tension and serves as a transition point to drive the harmonic motion toward the V7 (Bb7).
- Plagal-influenced Cadence: The shift from Ab7 back to Eb7 utilizes the IV-I relationship common in blues, but the extended phrasing delays the resolution.
Improvisation Focus Eb Mixolydian and Eb Minor Blues scale hybrid.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The slow harmonic rhythm is very accessible, though the non-standard 24-bar length requires disciplined phrasing to avoid getting lost.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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