Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 11 | 44.0% |
| C7 | 6 | 24.0% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 8.0% |
| F7 | 1 | 4.0% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 4.0% |
| A7 | 1 | 4.0% |
| Dm7 | 1 | 4.0% |
| G7 | 1 | 4.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression features a prominent IV-iv-I resolution (Bbmaj7 - Bbm7 - Fmaj7), utilizing the minor subdominant to create classic chromatic voice-leading.
- Secondary dominants act as structural pivots, specifically F7 (V7/IV) and A7 (V7/vi), driving the harmony toward the subdominant and relative minor respectively.
- The sequence employs a vi-II7-V7-I turnaround (Dm7 - G7 - C7 - Fmaj7), a staple of swing-era functional harmony that reinforces the F major key center.
Improvisation Focus Guide tone targeting, specifically emphasizing the movement from the natural 6th (D) to the flat 6th (Db) to highlight the Bbm7 shift.
Difficulty Rating 2 (Beginner): The piece maintains a clear F major tonal center with standard functional changes and a predictable harmonic rhythm.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume IV
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