Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 8 | 66.7% |
| F7 | 2 | 16.7% |
| G7 | 2 | 16.7% |
No obvious ii-V patterns detected.
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Follows a foundational 12-bar blues form utilizing I7 (C7), IV7 (F7), and V7 (G7) dominant structures.
- Employs a static four-bar tonic opening, establishing a strong C major tonal center before the subdominant shift.
- The cadence utilizes a direct V7 to I7 resolution, omitting the complex ii-V turnarounds typical of later bebop variations.
Improvisation Focus The C Blues Scale (C, Eb, F, F#, G, Bb) is the primary tool for navigating the changes and echoing the two-note motivic melody.
Difficulty Rating 1/5 — The repetitive, minimal melody and standard three-chord progression make it the ideal introductory piece for jazz novices.
Standard Available in:
- The Real Book - Volume II
- The Duke Ellington Real Book
- The Real Vocal Book - Volume I
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