Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 8 | 20.5% |
| F7 | 7 | 17.9% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 10.3% |
| G7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Gbmaj7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Ebm7 | 1 | 2.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 7 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Db7 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes classic ii-V-I cycles in Bb major (Cm7–F7–Bbmaj7) to establish a strong tonal center.
- The bridge features a sudden modulation to the bVI key (Gb major) via a ii-V-I sequence (Abm7–Db7–Gbmaj7).
- Employs chromatic descending motion (Dm7–Dbm7–Cm7) to create a smooth transition from the iii to the ii chord.
- Incorporates secondary dominants such as G7 (V/ii) and C7 (V/V) to provide additional harmonic momentum toward the tonic.
Improvisation Focus
Guide-tone voice leading, specifically targeting the 3rds and 7ths to navigate the rapid ii-V-I resolutions and the bridge modulation.
Difficulty Rating
2/5: The harmony is largely predictable and diatonic, with the only significant challenge being the temporary shift to Gb major in the B-section.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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