Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 8 | 16.0% |
| Cm7 | 5 | 10.0% |
| G7b9 | 4 | 8.0% |
| Bb7/D | 4 | 8.0% |
| Eb6 | 3 | 6.0% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 6.0% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 4.0% |
| F7 | 2 | 4.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7/C | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a I - V7/vi - vi sequence (Ebmaj7 - G7b9 - Cm7), adding harmonic weight and tension before resolving to the relative minor.
- Features subdominant minor coloration via Dbm6, creating a poignant chromatic pull toward the tonic or dominant.
- Utilizes secondary dominants (F7 as V/V) and tonicization of the IV chord (Bbm7 - Eb7 - Abmaj7) to expand the Eb major landscape.
- Incorporates passing diminished harmony (B°7) to facilitate smooth, chromatic voice-leading into the Cm7.
Improvisation Focus Guide Tone Mapping: Navigating the 3rds and 7ths is essential to outline the frequent secondary dominants and chromatic shifts.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The slow ballad tempo is accessible, but the constant stream of secondary dominants and minor subdominant substitutions requires precise harmonic awareness.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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