Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 7 | 58.3% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 25.0% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 8.3% |
| F7 | 1 | 8.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a standard 12-bar blues structure in Bb, utilizing dominant 7th chords (I7, IV7, V7) as the harmonic foundation.
- Features a “Quick Change” to the IV7 (Eb7) in measure 2, adding immediate harmonic motion before returning to the tonic.
- Utilizes a ii-V turnaround (Cm7 to F7) in measures 9-10 to provide a functional diatonic resolution to the Bb7 tonic.
- The progression emphasizes Mixolydian and Dorian colors, typical of the hard bop era’s approach to blues.
Improvisation Focus Bb Blues Scale (Bb, Db, Eb, E, F, Ab)
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The 12-bar structure and standard ii-V-I changes are foundational jazz concepts, though Coltrane’s specific phrasing requires advanced rhythmic control.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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