Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 6 | 11.8% |
| D7 | 5 | 9.8% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 7.8% |
| F7 | 4 | 7.8% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| Fmaj7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| G7 | 3 | 5.9% |
| F6 | 2 | 3.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Em7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7b5 -> A7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes descending chromatic dominant cycles (Eb7–D7, Gb7–F7), providing a lush, Ellingtonian “smearing” effect between functional targets.
- Employs subV/VI (Eb7) to VI (D7) resolutions, bypassing traditional ii-V logic in favor of parallel harmonic motion.
- Integrates minor-ii-V patterns (Em7b5–A7) to pivot toward the relative minor, increasing harmonic density within a major-key framework.
Improvisation Focus
Chromatic voice leading using the Altered Scale over dominant substitutions.
Difficulty Rating
4 (Advanced) — The dense chromaticism and rapid succession of non-diatonic dominant chords require precise harmonic navigation and sophisticated voice-leading skills.
Standard Available in:
- The Real Book - Volume VI
- The Duke Ellington Real Book
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