Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7b9 | 7 | 26.9% |
| Fm7b5 | 6 | 23.1% |
| Ebm6 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Cm7b5 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Eb7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| Ab7 | 2 | 7.7% |
| B7 | 1 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 6 |
| Bb7b9 -> Fm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Bb7b9 -> Ebm6 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Minor ii-V-i Foundations: The A sections center on repetitive Fm7b5 – Bb7b9 – Ebm6 progressions, emphasizing the somber Eb minor tonality through standard minor functional harmony.
- Tonicization of the IV: The bridge utilizes Bbm7 – Eb7 to pivot toward Ab7, shifting the harmonic focus to the subdominant area.
- Chromatic Dominant Preparation: The appearance of B7 acting as a tritone substitute for F7 (the V of V) creates a smooth chromatic descent into the primary dominant Bb7b9.
Improvisation Focus Eb Melodic Minor (incorporating the Locrian #2 and Altered scales over the ii-V transitions).
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The tune is accessible for intermediates but requires a strong grasp of minor-key functional harmony and navigating the shift to the subdominant bridge.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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