Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | 8 | 23.5% |
| G7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| Eb7#11 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Gb7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Bb | 2 | 5.9% |
| Eb6/Bb | 2 | 5.9% |
| Bb07 | 2 | 5.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The use of the IV7 (Eb7#11) provides a Lydian Dominant gospel texture, departing from standard diatonic subdominant functions.
- Chromatic side-slipping (Gb7 to G7 to Cm7) acts as a sophisticated lead-in to the ii-V progression, creating harmonic tension and release.
- Common-tone diminished chords (Bb°7 to Bb6) allow for smooth inner-voice leading while expanding the tonic area.
- Sequential secondary dominants (D7 to Gm7 and C7 to F7) reinforce the Bb major tonal center through temporary tonicizations of the vi and V degrees.
Improvisation Focus The Bb Major Pentatonic scale, emphasizing the “spiritual” melody, is the most critical concept for capturing the piece’s soulful character.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: While the ballad tempo is forgiving, the non-functional dominant chords and chromatic transitions demand a sophisticated understanding of melodic embellishment beyond basic scales.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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