Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 6 | 15.4% |
| Bb7 | 6 | 15.4% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 10.3% |
| Fm7 | 4 | 10.3% |
| Ab6 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Db7 | 2 | 5.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Uses a standard I-vi-ii-V cycle in Eb major to anchor the tonality before transitioning to the subdominant.
- Incorporates a ii-V to the IV chord (Bbm7-Eb7 to Ab6) followed by a backdoor dominant (Db7) for a sophisticated blues-inflected resolution.
- Employs chromatic diminished passing chords (Edim7, Adim7) to bridge diatonic gaps and facilitate smooth voice leading.
- Utilizes a bVI7 (B7) substitute dominant to create a strong chromatic approach to the primary V7 (Bb7).
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Pentatonic and Blues scales, emphasizing chord tones during the ii-V-I cadences.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The harmonic structure is largely diatonic with predictable secondary dominants, making it highly accessible for developing players at its typical ballad tempo.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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