Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gb7 | 5 | 19.2% |
| G7 | 5 | 19.2% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| A7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| G07 | 1 | 3.8% |
| Dbmaj7 | 1 | 3.8% |
| Bm7 | 1 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The structure utilizes a chromatic oscillation between Gb7 (V7) and G7 (bVI7), creating a persistent tension that subverts traditional dominant-to-tonic resolution.
- It features “side-slipping” ii-V sequences (e.g., Bbm7-Eb7 to Bm7-E7) that move by half-steps, forcing the soloist to navigate rapid, non-diatonic key shifts.
- The inclusion of a Dbmaj7 provides a sophisticated, non-functional harmonic detour that momentarily breaks the minor blues feel with bright, major-third coloring.
- The form extends the standard 12-bar blues into a complex, through-composed harmonic journey that emphasizes subdominant movement through various tonal centers.
Improvisation Focus Navigating rapid, chromatic ii-V chains using the Diminished Scale and melodic sequencing.
Difficulty Rating 4/5 – The unconventional “twisted” form and high-velocity harmonic changes require advanced fretboard visualization and precise rhythmic timing to outline shifting tonal centers.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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