Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 | 3 | 13.0% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| F6 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Fmaj7 | 1 | 4.3% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 4.3% |
| Bb7 | 1 | 4.3% |
| F#m7 | 1 | 4.3% |
| B7 | 1 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C#m7 -> F#7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dbmaj7 -> Gb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- Utilizes rapid chromatic ii-V sequences (such as F#m7-B7 leading to Bbmaj7) that subvert traditional diatonic expectations within a blues framework.
- Frequent use of “side-slipping” and tritone substitutions (Abm7-Db7) to create harmonic tension before resolving to temporary tonic centers.
- Replaces static blues sections with dense harmonic rhythm, often moving through parallel minor seventh chords in descending half-steps.
Improvisation Focus: Guide-tone voice leading across rapid, descending ii-V chains.
Difficulty Rating: 4/5. The dense harmonic turnover and constant modulations require advanced mental processing and high-level bebop vocabulary to navigate at typical performance tempos.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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