Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 7 | 11.5% |
| Am7 | 7 | 11.5% |
| C7 | 4 | 6.6% |
| Bb6 | 3 | 4.9% |
| D7b9 | 3 | 4.9% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 3.3% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 3.3% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Abmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F7b13 -> Bbm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dbmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs frequent minor ii-V-i progressions (Am7b5–D7b9–Gm7) to target the supertonic, creating a sophisticated, dark tonal color within the F major framework.
- Features a prominent modulation to the mediant key (Ab major) via a Bbm7–Eb7–Abmaj7 sequence, providing a lush, cinematic departure from the primary tonic.
- Utilizes parallel minor modal interchange and chromatic descending bass lines to facilitate smooth transitions between disparate tonal centers.
Improvisation Focus Navigating chromatic voice-leading and guide tone connections during the abrupt shift from F major to Ab major.
Difficulty Rating 4/5 – The frequent modulations and reliance on non-diatonic minor ii-V-i patterns require advanced harmonic fluency and precise melodic navigation.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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