Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb6 | 9 | 33.3% |
| Fm7 | 4 | 14.8% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 14.8% |
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Dbm7 | 2 | 7.4% |
| Fm7/Bb | 2 | 7.4% |
| Cm7 | 2 | 7.4% |
| C7b9 | 1 | 3.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The use of Dbm7 functions as a non-diatonic bvii7, providing a striking modal interchange that creates the song’s signature “Spanish” or exotic color within Eb major.
- Standard ii-V-I resolutions (Fm7 to Bb7 to Ebmaj7) anchor the harmonic structure, ensuring a traditional jazz vocabulary despite the chromatic excursions.
- The secondary dominant C7b9 (V/ii) introduces tension and reinforces the move to the supertonic (Fm7), a classic bebop device for navigating the diatonic landscape.
Improvisation Focus Modal shifting: Transitioning between Eb Major and Db Dorian (over the Dbm7) to accurately capture the characteristic chromatic lift of the melody.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The tune is largely diatonic and follows standard functional harmony, with only the brief non-diatonic Dbm7 requiring specific modal attention.