Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 6 | 27.3% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 18.2% |
| Abm6 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 4.5% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 4.5% |
| Abmaj7 | 1 | 4.5% |
| A07 | 1 | 4.5% |
| Gm7 | 1 | 4.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a standard I-V turnaround (Ebmaj7 to Bb7) to establish the tonic before shifting to a ii-V of IV (Bbm7 to Eb7) leading to Abmaj7.
- Employs a chromatic #iv diminished passing chord (Adim7) to bridge the movement between the IV chord and the iii-VI (Gm7-C7) turnaround.
- Features a subdominant minor substitution (Abm6) for modal interchange, creating a poignant pull back to the tonic Ebmaj7.
- Incorporates a harmonic “line cliché” (Cm-Cm/maj7-Cm7) over the vi chord, providing internal melodic motion within a static harmonic block.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Bebop scale, emphasizing the voice-leading of the 3rd during the Abmaj7 to Abm6 transition (C to Cb).
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression follows predictable functional harmony and standard secondary dominants, making it highly accessible for intermediate improvisers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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