Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 7 | 16.7% |
| Cm7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| Bb/D | 4 | 9.5% |
| G7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Bb | 3 | 7.1% |
| Bbmaj7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| C#0 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Dbm7 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7/D | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression features a signature ascending chromatic cliché: I - iim7 - #iio7 - I/3 (Bb - Cm7 - C#o7 - Bb/D), providing smooth voice leading through the diminished passing chord.
- A chromatic parallel descent occurs in the turnaround: Bb/D - Dbm7 - Cm7 - F7, utilizing a bIIIm7 passing chord to connect the mediant to the supertonic.
- The transition to the IV chord employs a descending bass line (Bb - Bb7/Ab - Eb/G - Ebm/Gb), moving from a secondary dominant to a minor subdominant (iv) for a classic “plagal” coloration.
Improvisation Focus The Bb Major Blues scale integrated with chord tone targeting, specifically highlighting the b3 (Db) over the Ebm6 chord.
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate): The standard requires navigating frequent chromatic passing chords and maintaining melodic continuity over a moving, non-diatonic bass line.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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