Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb | 9 | 30.0% |
| Bb7 | 7 | 23.3% |
| Ab | 4 | 13.3% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Cm | 1 | 3.3% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 3.3% |
| D7b9 | 1 | 3.3% |
| Gm | 1 | 3.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A-sections utilize a foundational I-IV-V progression (Eb-Ab-Bb7) typical of early 20th-century pop-jazz, emphasizing strong subdominant-to-tonic resolutions.
- The bridge features a secondary dominant pivot (D7b9) leading to Gm, functioning as a momentary V/vi to create harmonic tension.
- A modulation to G Major occurs in the bridge via a ii-ø-V-I sequence (Am7b5-D7-G), representing a shift to the parallel major of the relative minor.
- Frequent use of the I7 (Eb7) functions as a secondary dominant (V/IV), bridging the gap between the tonic and the subdominant Ab major.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Pentatonic/Blues scale hybrid for the A-sections, shifting to G Harmonic Minor over the bridge’s D7b9.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The primary structure is highly diatonic and repetitive, though the bridge requires navigating a brief modulation to G.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Rock Book - Volume I
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