Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 | 8 | 15.1% |
| Ab7 | 4 | 7.5% |
| Gb7 | 3 | 5.7% |
| Em7 | 3 | 5.7% |
| Bb7b13 | 2 | 3.8% |
| Dbmaj7 | 2 | 3.8% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 3.8% |
| E07 | 2 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Ebm7 -> Bb7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7b13 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Dbmaj7 -> Gb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| F7b9 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| A7 -> Dmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The composition features a sophisticated modulation in the bridge, shifting up a semitone from the home key context to D Major via an Em7-A7-Dmaj7 progression.
- The A section utilizes a “backdoor” dominant (Gb7) to resolve toward the relative major tonic (Dbmaj7), followed by chromatic diminished passing chords (E°7) for smooth voice leading.
- Extensive use of secondary dominants, such as the F7b9 resolving to Bbm7, creates temporary tonicization of the minor v chord, adding to the dense harmonic texture.
Improvisation Focus Voice leading through rapid key center changes, specifically navigating the half-step modulations between the A and B sections.
Difficulty Rating 4/5. The dense harmonic rhythm and distant tonal shifts in the bridge require advanced knowledge of functional harmony and precise guide-tone targeting.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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