Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| E7 | 5 | 11.6% |
| Bbm7 | 4 | 9.3% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 7.0% |
| F#m7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| C7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| A7b9 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Amaj7 | 1 | 2.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| F7b13 -> Bbm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7b5 -> Eb7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Eb7#9 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs “side-slipping” parallel ii-V7 sequences moving by half-steps (Bbm7 to Bm7-E7), creating sophisticated harmonic tension and delaying tonal stability.
- Features a descending chromatic chain of Major 7th and dominant chords (Amaj7-Ab7-Gmaj7-Gb7) that functions as an elongated turnaround.
- Utilizes sequential ii-V cycles that modulate rapidly through transient key centers, such as the shift from F#m7-Gm7-C7 resolving to Fmaj7.
- Reinforces the D minor tonic via a V7b9-im turnaround, providing a stable resolution after dense chromatic diversions.
Improvisation Focus Voice-leading through sequential ii-V progressions to navigate rapid, non-diatonic key shifts.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The relentless modulation and non-functional sequences require advanced harmonic awareness and the ability to target chord tones across frequent key changes.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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