Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 8 | 23.5% |
| Fmaj7 | 7 | 20.6% |
| Gm7 | 6 | 17.6% |
| Dm7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| Bbmaj7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| G7sus | 2 | 5.9% |
| G7 | 1 | 2.9% |
| Cm7 | 1 | 2.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fmaj7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- Employs a standard I-vi-ii-V turnaround (Fmaj7–Dm7–Gm7–C7) to establish a firm tonal center and cyclical rhythmic feel.
- Features a IV chord (Bbmaj7) excursion, providing a subdominant contrast typical of traditional musical theater ballads.
- Utilizes a G7sus to G7 (V/V) secondary dominant sequence to provide harmonic momentum toward the C7 dominant.
Improvisation Focus: F Major Bebop Scale.
Difficulty Rating: 2/5. The progression is almost entirely diatonic with predictable resolutions, making it an ideal vehicle for learning foundational jazz phrasing.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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