Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F#m7 | 5 | 9.3% |
| Dbmaj7 | 4 | 7.4% |
| Amaj7 | 4 | 7.4% |
| Ab7 | 4 | 7.4% |
| Abm7 | 3 | 5.6% |
| Db7 | 3 | 5.6% |
| A7 | 3 | 5.6% |
| B7 | 3 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| F#m7 -> B7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Ebm7b5 -> Ab7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Ab7b9 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| B7 -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| F#m7 -> B7alt | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7alt -> Emaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| B7 -> Em7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs rapid ii-V-I modulations that shift tonal centers every two beats, starting with a minor ii-V resolving to a major tonic (Ebm7b5–Ab7b9–Dbmaj7).
- Features a deceptive chromatic descent of dominant 7th chords (F7–Bb7–A7–Ab7–G7) which prioritizes linear motion over functional circle-of-fifths resolution.
- Utilizes pivot chords to bridge distant keys, such as shifting from the Db major landscape into E major via F#m7–B7.
Improvisation Focus Continuous voice-leading and guide-tone navigation through rapid-fire changes.
Difficulty Rating 5/5 — The extreme harmonic density and erratic modulations require an advanced command of bebop vocabulary and instant mental transposition.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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