Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Eb7 | 8 | 38.1% |
| C7 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Bb7 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Fm7 | 2 | 9.5% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 4.8% |
| F7 | 1 | 4.8% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 4.8% |
| A07 | 1 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Dominant I7 Foundation: The piece utilizes Eb7 as the tonic center rather than a major 7th, establishing a blues-inflected, musical theater swing tonality.
- Extended Secondary Dominant Chain: Employs a robust iii-VI7-II7-V7 (Gm7-C7-F7-Bb7) cycle, requiring navigation of descending fifths to resolve back to the tonic.
- Chromatic Subdominant Movement: Features a classic IV7-♯IV°7-I/3rd transition (Ab7-A°7-Eb/G), a common gospel-influenced device used to return to the tonic via a diminished passing chord.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Blues scale. This allows the soloist to bridge the gap between the dominant 7th colors and the diatonic harmony while maintaining the song’s inherent swing character.
Difficulty Rating 2/5. The harmonic structure follows predictable cycle-of-fifths patterns and standard turnarounds, offering clear guide-tone paths for developing soloists.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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