Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbmaj7 | 4 | 17.4% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 17.4% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 13.0% |
| F7 | 3 | 13.0% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Bb6 | 2 | 8.7% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 4.3% |
| Bb7 | 1 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The A section centers on a Imaj7 to IV7 (Bbmaj7 to Eb7) progression, where the Eb7 functions as a blues-inflected “swing” IV chord rather than a functional dominant.
- The bridge utilizes sequential ii-V-I modulations, descending by a whole step from Eb major (Fm7–Bb7–Ebmaj7) to Db major (Ebm7–Ab7–Dbmaj7).
- Structural continuity is maintained through standard ii-V turnarounds (Cm7–F7) that reinforce the tonic Bb major throughout the head.
Improvisation Focus Navigating the descending ii-V-I sequences in the bridge by targeting the 3rds and 7ths of each changing key center.
Difficulty Rating 3/5; while the A section is harmonically stable, the bridge requires fluid transposition of melodic patterns through two distinct, non-diatonic keys.
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