Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbmaj7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| G7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Bb6 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| F7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| Ebm6 | 2 | 4.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Ebm6 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ebm/maj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Starts on the IV chord (Ebmaj7), delaying tonic arrival and creating immediate harmonic momentum.
- Employs a classic subdominant minor resolution (IVmaj7 to ivm6) or a backdoor dominant (Ab7) to return to the I.
- Features a robust “Ragtime” cycle of secondary dominants (VI7–II7–V7) through G7, C7, and F7.
- Utilizes a ii–V of IV (Fm7–Bb7) to transition back to the top of the form, maintaining a cyclical flow.
Improvisation Focus Chromatic voice-leading, specifically targeting the descent from the natural 3rd of the IV chord to the flat 3rd of the iv chord.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: Navigating the non-tonic start and the fast-moving secondary dominants requires a solid grasp of guide-tone resolution.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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