Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 11 | 23.9% |
| Bb7 | 7 | 15.2% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 8.7% |
| F7 | 4 | 8.7% |
| C7b9 | 4 | 8.7% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 6.5% |
| C7 | 3 | 6.5% |
| F#07 | 3 | 6.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Bb7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7#5 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent use of ii-V-I progressions in Eb major, often embellished by the Bbm6 (iv) which functions as a subdominant minor substitute for chromatic voice leading.
- Incorporation of secondary dominants (C7 to F7) creating a descending circle of fifths motion that reinforces the eventual return to the dominant Bb7.
- Strategic use of the F#o7 passing diminished chord to bridge the F7 and Fm7, providing smooth chromatic step-wise movement in the bass and inner voices.
- Tension is heightened through V7#5 and VI7b9 alterations, emphasizing the romantic, ballad-style resolution typical of the Great American Songbook.
Improvisation Focus Guide tone navigation to highlight 3rds and 7ths across shifting secondary dominants.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the tempo is usually slow, the performer must accurately track frequent chromatic chord substitutions and secondary dominant resolutions.
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The Real Book - Volume VI
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