Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 6 | 16.7% |
| Abmaj7 | 5 | 13.9% |
| F7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Bbm7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 11.1% |
| C7b9 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Fm | 3 | 8.3% |
| Ebm7 | 1 | 2.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| C7b9 -> Fm | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Fm -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dbmaj7 -> Gb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a VI7-II7-ii7-V7 sequence (F7-Bb7-Bbm7-Eb7), extending the cycle of fifths to delay resolution to the Abmaj7 tonic.
- Employs a secondary ii-V progression (Ebm7-Ab7) to briefly tonicize the IV chord (Dbmaj7), adding subdominant variety.
- Incorporates a bVII7 (Gb7) “backdoor dominant” to provide a chromatic, non-diatonic approach back to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus Target-tone bebop phrasing, specifically focusing on the chromatic enclosure of 3rds and 7ths to navigate the rapid secondary dominant changes.
Difficulty Rating 5/5: The high performance tempo combined with relentless cycling through secondary dominants requires advanced technical facility and sophisticated harmonic mapping.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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