Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Dm7 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Gm7 | 5 | 14.3% |
| F | 4 | 11.4% |
| Ebmaj9 | 3 | 8.6% |
| C7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| D7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| C/E | 1 | 2.9% |
| C7/Bb | 1 | 2.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Em7b5 -> A7#9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| A7#9 -> Dm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Diatonic stepwise bass movement (F - C/E - Dm7) creates a smooth, pop-inflected foundation typical of 1970s jazz-fusion.
- Secondary dominant function via the minor ii-V-i (Em7b5 - A7#9 - Dm7) reinforces the relative minor (D minor) key center.
- Frequent use of bVIImaj9 (Ebmaj9) acts as modal interchange from F Mixolydian, providing a characteristic “lift” and brightening the F major tonality.
- Inverted dominant chords (C7/Bb) facilitate smooth voice-leading into the Am7 (iii chord), maintaining melodic flow in the bass line.
Improvisation Focus F Major Pentatonic and Hexatonic scales, utilizing Bb Lydian concepts over the Ebmaj9 chord.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: The progression is largely diatonic and repetitive, requiring only basic knowledge of minor ii-V-i resolutions and modal interchange.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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