Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 8 | 20.0% |
| Am7 | 5 | 12.5% |
| Eb7#11 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Dm7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| D7 | 2 | 5.0% |
| D7b13 | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7b13 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7b9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The Eb7#11 (bVII7) creates a Lydian Dominant tension that subverts traditional IV chord expectations, providing a “back-door” harmonic flavor that resolves indirectly.
- A clear ii-V-i in D minor (Em7b5 - A7b9 - Dm7) modulates the harmony to the relative minor, creating a somber contrast to the opening major tonality.
- The sequence of G7 to Gm7 to C7 utilizes a secondary dominant (V/V) to facilitate a chromatic transition back to the primary ii-V-I cadence in F Major.
Improvisation Focus F Major / G Dorian, with a shift to Eb Lydian Dominant to specifically target the #11 and natural 13 tensions on the bVII chord.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the tempo is often moderate, the performer must navigate frequent shifts between the major tonic and the relative minor key center.
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The Real Book - Volume IV
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