Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 6 | 10.3% |
| Ebmaj7 | 5 | 8.6% |
| Cm7 | 5 | 8.6% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 6.9% |
| Em7 | 3 | 5.2% |
| Am7 | 3 | 5.2% |
| D7 | 3 | 5.2% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 3.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cm | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression utilizes secondary dominants, specifically Bbm7–Eb7, to tonicize the IV chord (Abmaj7), creating a classic “A” section movement.
- A recurring ii-V-i turnaround (Dm7b5–G7–Cm) emphasizes the relative minor, providing a dark contrast to the Eb major tonic.
- The bridge features a notable modulation to G Major (the major III), representing a chromatic mediant shift that elevates the harmonic tension.
- Extensive use of the minor subdominant (Abm6) acts as a poignant modal interchange chord to facilitate the return to the Ebmaj7 tonic.
Improvisation Focus The Eb Major Bebop scale, incorporating chromatic passing tones to navigate the frequent ii-V-I resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the A sections are largely diatonic, the bridge’s modulation and the minor ii-V-i sequences require intermediate-level control of shifting tonal centers.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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