Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 11 | 14.7% |
| C7 | 11 | 14.7% |
| F7sus | 9 | 12.0% |
| Bb | 9 | 12.0% |
| Bbmaj7 | 7 | 9.3% |
| Bb7 | 7 | 9.3% |
| Ebmaj9 | 7 | 9.3% |
| D9 | 7 | 9.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 11 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj9 | Resolution (Major) | 7 |
| F7/C -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights:
- The progression utilizes secondary dominants like Bb7 ($V^7/IV$) and D9 ($V^7/vi$) to create smooth chromatic transitions into the IV and vi chords.
- The Imaj7 - I7 - IVmaj9 sequence employs a gospel-inflected subdominant pull, shifting the tonal center briefly away from the tonic.
- The use of C7 (II7) acts as a secondary dominant of the dominant ($V/V$), which, paired with the F7sus, creates a sophisticated jazz-pop turnaround.
Improvisation Focus: Guide Tone Mapping: Target the “character notes” that define the secondary dominants, specifically the Ab (in Bb7), F# (in D9), and E natural (in C7).
Difficulty Rating: 2/5: The relaxed tempo and repetitive structure are beginner-friendly, though the non-diatonic secondary dominants require intentional note choices beyond the Bb major scale.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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