Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 9 | 23.1% |
| Ebmaj7 | 5 | 12.8% |
| Fm7 | 5 | 12.8% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| B7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Ebm7 | 1 | 2.6% |
| Ab7 | 1 | 2.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes secondary dominants (C7, F7) to create strong functional resolutions to the ii (Fm7) and V (Bb7) chords.
- Features a shift to the parallel minor via a ii-V (Ebm7-Ab7), functioning as a “back-door” sequence common in the swing era.
- Employs rapid, descending ii-V cycles (Em7-A7 to Cm7-F7) that briefly tonicize remote areas before returning to the Eb major home key.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Bebop scale, emphasizing guide-tone transitions (3rds and 7ths) to navigate the frequent secondary dominants.
Difficulty Rating 3/5 – The harmonic structure is largely diatonic but requires precise timing to navigate the quick, non-tonal ii-V sequences effectively.
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The Pat Metheny Real Book
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