Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ebmaj7 | 5 | 11.4% |
| Fm7 | 5 | 11.4% |
| C7 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Abm7 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 6.8% |
| G7b13 | 2 | 4.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| G7b13 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bb7#5 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7#5 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs standard I-VI-ii-V cycling in Eb Major, frequently utilizing secondary dominants like G7b13 to create tension leading to the vi (Cm7).
- Incorporates a ii-V-I modulation into the subdominant key (Bbm7-Eb7-Abmaj7), shifting the tonal center briefly to IV.
- Features a prominent “Backdoor” resolution via Abm7-Db7 (iv-bVII7) to Ebmaj7, utilizing subdominant minor colors for a smooth return to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus Guide tone mapping over functional ii-V-I cells.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression follows predictable functional harmony and common cycles, making it accessible for players familiar with basic secondary dominants and subdominant minor changes.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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