Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7b9 | 8 | 26.7% |
| Dm7 | 8 | 26.7% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 13.3% |
| E7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| A7b13 | 2 | 6.7% |
| D7b13 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Em7b5 | 1 | 3.3% |
| A7#9 | 1 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 7 |
| Dm7 -> A7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7#9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| D7b13 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent minor ii-V-i sequences (Gm7 - A7b9 - Dm7) reinforce a strong D minor tonal center using classic bebop functional harmony.
- Use of secondary dominants (E7 leading to A7) creates V/V to V motion, introducing chromaticism before resolving to the tonic.
- Highly altered dominant chords (A7#9, A7b13) provide a dense, dissonant palette that defines the Bud Powell “Bud-ism” sound.
- Rapid harmonic rhythm requires navigating cadential points every two beats, demanding precise vertical alignment at high velocities.
Improvisation Focus D Harmonic Minor and the Altered Dominant scale (Super Locrian).
Difficulty Rating 5. The extreme tempo combined with dense minor-key changes requires virtuosic technique and an advanced command of bebop vocabulary.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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