Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F | 7 | 20.0% |
| C7 | 6 | 17.1% |
| C7#5 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Dm | 2 | 5.7% |
| A | 2 | 5.7% |
| Gm7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| F7 | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a minor ii-V-i progression (Em7b5 - A7b9 - Dm) to tonicize the relative minor, providing a brief but effective shift in tonal center.
- Utilizes the C7#5 altered dominant to create smooth chromatic voice leading (G# to A) back to the F major tonic.
- Integrates a secondary ii-V sequence (Cm7 - F7) to facilitate a strong functional modulation toward the subdominant Bb major.
Improvisation Focus Guide tone navigation to emphasize the shifting 3rds and 7ths of secondary dominants.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The song relies on standard diatonic patterns and clear ii-V resolutions, making it highly accessible for developing improvisers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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