Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 9 | 20.0% |
| Gm7 | 6 | 13.3% |
| F6 | 5 | 11.1% |
| Dm7 | 5 | 11.1% |
| Fmaj7 | 5 | 11.1% |
| Ab07 | 4 | 8.9% |
| Db7 | 3 | 6.7% |
| Dm/maj7 | 2 | 4.4% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs the #ii°7 (Ab°7) as a chromatic passing chord or diminished substitute for VI7, smoothly connecting the tonic to the ii-V (Gm7–C7).
- Utilizes a tritone substitution (Db7) as a subV/V to create descending chromatic voice leading toward the dominant C7.
- Features a minor line cliché (Dm–Dm/maj7–Dm7) in the bridge, providing melodic motion over a static submediant harmony.
- Frequent I-vi-ii-V turnarounds reinforce the F major tonality while using secondary dominants to decorate the resolution.
Improvisation Focus F Major Bebop Scale (incorporating the b6 passing tone to navigate the tonic and dominant transitions).
Difficulty Rating 2: The progression is largely diatonic with standard substitutions, offering a predictable and accessible harmonic environment for intermediate improvisers.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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