Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Cm6 | 3 | 11.5% |
| Fm | 3 | 11.5% |
| Dm7/C | 2 | 7.7% |
| Em | 2 | 7.7% |
| Ebmaj7/C | 1 | 3.8% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 3.8% |
| Fm6 | 1 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7/E -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The structure is an expanded 16-bar minor blues, extending the traditional 12-bar form through a lengthened subdominant and turnaround section.
- The opening employs a C minor pedal with shifting upper structures (Cm7, Dm7, Ebmaj7), establishing a modal Dorian foundation.
- A chromatic sequence (Dm up to F#m) serves as a non-functional bridge, using parallel planing instead of standard cycle-of-fifths resolutions.
- Frequent alternation between m7 and m6 chords implies C Melodic Minor, adding harmonic color via the major 6th interval.
Improvisation Focus C Dorian scale fluency combined with chromatic side-stepping to navigate the parallel minor chord sequence.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the slow tempo is accessible, the 16-bar form and non-functional chromaticism require more harmonic precision than a standard blues.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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