Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 6 | 42.9% |
| F7 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Dbm7 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Bm7 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Am7 | 1 | 7.1% |
| G7 | 1 | 7.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a modified 12-bar blues template, substituting the traditional V-IV-I turnaround with a specific sequence of minor 7th chords.
- The inclusion of Fm7 in bar 6 introduces a subdominant minor (iv) coloration, adding a sophisticated bebop flavor to the blues structure.
- The sequence Cm7-Dbm7-Bm7-Am7 employs a mixture of chromatic side-slipping and descending whole-step motion, creating a non-functional linear bridge back to the tonic.
- Dominant 7th chords (C7, F7) act as stable blues pillars, providing a harmonic “home base” against the shifting minor chord cells.
Improvisation Focus C Blues scale integrated with half-step voice leading to navigate the chromatic minor 7th sequence.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. While the 12-bar form is accessible, the unconventional descending minor turnaround requires specific linear strategies beyond basic pentatonics.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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