Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 | 6 | 16.2% |
| Eb7 | 5 | 13.5% |
| Abmaj7 | 5 | 13.5% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Gb9 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Dbmaj7 | 3 | 8.1% |
| Ab6 | 2 | 5.4% |
| B07 | 1 | 2.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a foundational ii-V-I in Ab major (Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7) to establish and reinforce the primary key center.
- Features a chromatic bridge via the B°7 diminished chord, acting as a passing link between Cm7 and Bbm7 (iii-biii°-ii).
- Includes a “backdoor” cadence sequence using Dbm6 and Gb9 (iv-bVII7), providing a sophisticated modal interchange approach back to the tonic.
- Targets the relative minor through a ii-V of vi (Gm7b5-C7 to Fm7), introducing minor-key tension before returning to the major tonality.
Improvisation Focus Ab Major Bebop scale, with specific focus on voice-leading the b6 (Fb/E) and b7 (Gb) during the iv-bVII7 backdoor progression.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The tune follows a predictable AABA structure but requires precise navigation of chromatic passing tones and non-diatonic backdoor cadences.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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