Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm6 | 5 | 13.9% |
| Fm7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| A7b9 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| A7b9 -> Dm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7#5 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| A7b13 -> Dm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs modal interchange and non-functional movement, specifically the shift from Fm7 (v7) to Gbmaj7 (bVImaj7), creating a characteristic “Shorter” dark-to-bright tension.
- Utilizes secondary ii-V-i sequences (Em7b5 - A7b9 - Dm6) to pivot the tonal center toward the iii chord, momentarily destabilizing the Bb major tonic.
- Features chromatic “side-slipping” and deceptive resolutions, such as the move from Eb7 to Dm6, which bypasses traditional V-I functional harmony.
Improvisation Focus Navigating the Minor ii-V-i resolutions while maintaining melodic continuity through the rapid tonal shifts.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The irregular 14-bar phrase structure and frequent chromatic modulations require advanced harmonic awareness and rhythmic discipline.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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