Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 12 | 50.0% |
| Eb7 | 12 | 50.0% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The F7 to Eb7 progression functions as a repetitive V7 to IV7 oscillation, creating a driving, dominant-heavy tension that resolves to the underlying Bb minor tonality.
- It bypasses traditional ii-V-I functional cycles in favor of a modal, blues-inflected framework characteristic of Hubbard’s soulful hard-bop and CTI-era fusion.
- The harmonic rhythm is static, shifting the focus toward rhythmic displacement and the melodic interplay of wide-interval leaps against the recurring vamp.
Improvisation Focus
The Bb Minor Blues scale, utilizing Bb Dorian extensions to bridge the chromaticism between the F7 and Eb7 dominant structures.
Difficulty Rating
3/5: While the harmonic loop is accessible and repetitive, the high-velocity tempo and required rhythmic precision of Hubbard’s phrasing demand advanced technical facility.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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