Chord Distribution Analysis

Chord SymbolCountFrequency
Cm7512.2%
F7512.2%
Bbmaj737.3%
Gm737.3%
Dm737.3%
G737.3%
Eb737.3%
Fm724.9%

Key Patterns Detected

PatternFunctionFrequency
Cm7 -> F7Setup (Major Key)5
Dm7 -> G7Setup (Major Key)3
G7 -> Cm7Resolution (Minor)3
Bbm7 -> Eb7Setup (Major Key)2
Fm7 -> Bb7Setup (Major Key)1
Bm7 -> E7Setup (Major Key)1
Am7 -> D7Setup (Major Key)1
Abm7 -> Db7Setup (Major Key)1
Gm7 -> C7Setup (Major Key)1
F#m7 -> B7Setup (Major Key)1
F7 -> Bbmaj7Resolution (Major)1

Harmonic Highlights

  • Utilizes the “Rhythm Changes” A-section framework, incorporating secondary dominants (III7-VI7-II7-V7) and frequent I-vi-ii-V turnarounds typical of the bebop idiom.
  • The bridge features a signature descending chromatic sequence of ii-V cells (| Bm7 E7 | Bbm7 Eb7 | Am7 D7 | Abm7 Db7 |), diverging from the standard cycle-of-fourths bridge.
  • Harmonic density is exceptionally high, with chord changes occurring every two beats in the bridge, necessitating rapid voice-leading across non-diatonic tonal centers.

Improvisation Focus Voice-leading through descending chromatic ii-V sequences.

Difficulty Rating 5/5: The bridge’s rapid chromatic modulations and the traditionally blistering tempo demand elite technical facility and advanced harmonic fluency.