Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 5 | 13.2% |
| Fmaj7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 10.5% |
| Gm7/C | 4 | 10.5% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.9% |
| F7#5 | 3 | 7.9% |
| C7sus | 2 | 5.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Cm7 -> F7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| F7#5 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Gm7/C -> C7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7sus -> Fmaj7#11 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| F7#5 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7#5 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- Employs a sophisticated ii-V-I framework in F major, utilizing secondary dominants like F7#5 to transition seamlessly to the IV chord (Bbmaj7).
- Incorporates chromatic tritone substitutions, notably the Cm7 - B7 - Bbmaj7 sequence, providing smooth descending voice leading to the subdominant.
- Integrates “backdoor” ii-V progressions (Bbm7 - Eb7) that leverage the parallel minor to resolve back to the tonic F major.
- Utilizes Lydian (Fmaj7#11) and Sus (C7sus) colors to create the dense, orchestral texture characteristic of the “Birth of the Cool” era.
Improvisation Focus: Navigating guide-tone connections through chromatic ii-V-I sequences using the F Major Bebop scale.
Difficulty Rating: 3/5: The moderate tempo is forgiving, but the frequent chromatic substitutions and non-diatonic shifts require an intermediate understanding of functional harmony.