Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Em7 | 8 | 13.1% |
| G7 | 4 | 6.6% |
| F#m7 | 4 | 6.6% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 4.9% |
| B7b9 | 3 | 4.9% |
| A7 | 3 | 4.9% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 3.3% |
| Am7 | 2 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| F#m7 -> B7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| C#m7 -> F#7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F#7#9 -> Bmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7b9#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| B7b9 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7b9 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7b9 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7#9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj9 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Rapid ii-V-I sequences navigate disparate tonal centers, moving from C Major to B Major and Eb Major via chromatic and whole-step shifts.
- Frequent use of altered dominants (F#7#9, A7b9#5, Bb7b9) creates sophisticated tension-release patterns that dictate specific melodic minor or altered scale choices.
- Chromatic passing motion via the Gbº7 chord bridges Gm7 and Fm7, demonstrating Mulligan’s use of diminished harmony to smooth transitions between remote keys.
- The structure features frequent “side-slipping” ii-V cells, which challenge the performer to maintain the E minor key center while exploring distant harmonic terrain.
Improvisation Focus Guide-tone targeting through shifting ii-V-I sequences.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The constant modulation across remote tonal centers requires advanced harmonic visualization and rapid scalar adjustments.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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