Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 9 | 17.0% |
| Fmaj7 | 6 | 11.3% |
| Gm7 | 6 | 11.3% |
| Bbmaj7 | 6 | 11.3% |
| F | 5 | 9.4% |
| F6 | 5 | 9.4% |
| F7 | 3 | 5.7% |
| F7#5 | 3 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Fmaj7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7b13 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F7#5 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a secondary dominant V/ii (D7b13) to create a chromatic bridge between the tonic F and the supertonic Gm7.
- Utilizes extended, repetitive ii-V7 cycles (Gm7-C7) that establish a strong swing-era rhythmic and functional foundation.
- Features a modulation to the subdominant Bb via an F7 (I7) pivot chord, a classic device for structural contrast in AABA-adjacent forms.
- Uses tonic prolongation with alternating F6 and Fmaj7 voicings to provide harmonic variety over static melodic sections.
Improvisation Focus F Major Pentatonic and Bebop scales, specifically targeting the F# leading tone when navigating the D7 to Gm7 resolution.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression follows predictable diatonic patterns and standard secondary dominants, making it highly accessible for developing jazz vocabulary.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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