Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm/maj7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| Abm/maj7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| Db6 | 4 | 9.8% |
| C7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| B7 | 4 | 9.8% |
| Bb7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| Ebm7 | 2 | 4.9% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 4.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| B7 -> F#m7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F#m7 -> B7alt | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs parallel minor-major 7th chords (Bbm/maj7 to Abm/maj7), establishing an impressionistic, “Strayhorn” sound that blurs traditional functional tonality.
- Utilizes chromatic dominant movements and tritone substitutions (C7 to B7) to transition seamlessly between distant tonal centers.
- The bridge sequences through rapid ii-V-I progressions in E major and A major, creating a bright, temporary lift away from the Eb minor home key.
Improvisation Focus The Melodic Minor scale, particularly for navigating the specific tensions of the minor-major 7th and altered dominant chords.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The non-diatonic root movements and sophisticated chord voicings require advanced harmonic knowledge and precise ear training to navigate effectively.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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