Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7sus | 5 | 16.7% |
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 13.3% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 10.0% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 10.0% |
| Bb07 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Em7b5 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 6.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbmaj7 -> F7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| F7sus -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilization of secondary dominants like G7 leading to Cm7 (VI7 to iim7) creates strong directional pull within the Bb major tonality.
- The Bbº7 functions as a common-tone diminished chord, providing chromatic tension that resolves back to the tonic Bbmaj7.
- Chromatic sequences involving Em7b5 to Eb7 to Dm7 demonstrate sophisticated modal interchange and subdominant minor functionality typical of Bacharach’s style.
Improvisation Focus Chord Tone Soloing to navigate frequent non-diatonic shifts and deceptive resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The irregular phrase lengths and shifting tonal centers require advanced harmonic navigation and sensitivity to unconventional song structures.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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