Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb13 | 6 | 42.9% |
| Eb13 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Ab13 | 1 | 7.1% |
| G7#5 | 1 | 7.1% |
| Cm9 | 1 | 7.1% |
| F13 | 1 | 7.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7#5 -> Cm9 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- Utilizes a modified 12-bar blues framework featuring dominant 13th extensions (Bb13, Eb13) typical of the Hard Bop era.
- Incorporates a chromatic “backdoor” approach using Ab13 (bVII13) to lead into the G7#5 (VI7alt) turnaround, adding harmonic depth to the standard blues progression.
- Employs a functional ii-V cadence (Cm9 to F13) in the final bars to provide a clean resolution back to the tonic Bb major center.
Improvisation Focus: Bb Blues scale combined with chord-tone targeting for the altered VI7 turnaround.
Difficulty Rating: 2/5; while the blues structure is fundamental and accessible, the chromaticism in bars 9–10 requires specific attention to altered dominant extensions.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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