Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 9 | 19.6% |
| Am7 | 8 | 17.4% |
| Dm7 | 5 | 10.9% |
| C7 | 5 | 10.9% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 8.7% |
| Bbmaj7 | 3 | 6.5% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| F7 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | 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
- Linear diatonic ascent: Stepwise movement from Fmaj7 through Am7 to Bbmaj7 creates a lyrical, wandering quality typical of Alec Wilder’s melodic compositions.
- Secondary ii-V progressions: The use of Cm7-F7 to target the IV chord (Bbmaj7) introduces brief chromaticism while maintaining a strong overall sense of F major.
- Circle of fifths motion: Diatonic extensions (iii-vi-ii-V) provide a stable harmonic foundation, utilizing standard functional jazz vocabulary to reinforce the tonic.
- Suspended dominant functionality: The C7sus chord softens the resolution to the tonic, favoring a modern modal color over a sharp V-I authentic cadence.
Improvisation Focus F Major Bebop scale with a focus on guide-tone voice leading through the ii-V-I cycles.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The changes are largely diatonic and follow predictable functional patterns, making it highly accessible for intermediate improvisers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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