Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbmaj7 | 7 | 16.7% |
| B7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| Dm7 | 5 | 11.9% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Cm7b5 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Ebm7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Dbm7 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7b5 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| F7b5 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Frequent chromatic “side-slipping” between Bbmaj7 and B7, where B7 functions as a tritone substitute for the primary dominant (F7).
- Use of a “backdoor” ii-V progression (Ebm7 - Ab7) that resolves deceptively to the mediant Dm7 instead of the tonic.
- A descending chromatic sequence (Dm7 - Dbm7 - Cm7 - B7) that utilizes parallel motion to create a sophisticated turnaround back to Bb.
Improvisation Focus Bebop scales and chromatic enclosures to navigate rapid, half-step harmonic shifts.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The high-speed harmonic rhythm and constant non-diatonic substitutions require advanced linear fluency and precise voice leading.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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