Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 6 | 14.3% |
| C7 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| F7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| F#07 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| F7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbmaj7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The #I°7 (F#°7) functions as a chromatic passing chord connecting the tonic (Fmaj7) to the supertonic (Gm7), creating a smooth ascending bass movement common in early jazz ballads.
- Frequent ii-V-I cycles tonicizing the subdominant (Cm7-F7-Bbmaj7) shift the tonal center temporarily to IV, providing a soulful, gospel-influenced lift.
- The transition from IVmaj7 to ivm7 (Bbmaj7 to Bbm7) employs modal interchange from F minor, introducing a poignant “darkening” effect before resolving back to the tonic.
- Secondary dominants, specifically the VI7 (D7) acting as a V/ii, facilitate a strong harmonic pull into the recurring Gm7-C7 turnaround.
Improvisation Focus F Major Bebop Scale.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression consists of foundational jazz cliches and predictable resolutions, making it highly accessible for intermediate soloists to practice melodic phrasing.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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