Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 3 | 25.0% |
| C7 | 3 | 25.0% |
| Bb7sus | 1 | 8.3% |
| B7 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Bb7 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Db7 | 1 | 8.3% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Sequential dominant cycle: The progression utilizes a rapid descending cycle of fourths (Bb7–Eb7–Ab7–Db7) acting as an extended bridge to the primary dominant (C7).
- Tritone substitution: Bar 4 employs a B7 chord, serving as a chromatic tritone substitute for the tonic F7 to facilitate smooth voice leading into the IV chord (Bb7).
- Modal color: The use of Bb7sus in bar 2 softens the traditional blues subdominant, introducing a temporary suspended tension common in hard-bop arrangements.
Improvisation Focus Navigating rapid dominant cycles via voice leading and guide tones.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the 12-bar structure is familiar, the dense sequence of dominant seventh chords in the second half requires precise harmonic navigation beyond basic blues scales.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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