Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 | 5 | 10.9% |
| Eb7 | 4 | 8.7% |
| Am7 | 4 | 8.7% |
| Gm7b5 | 3 | 6.5% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 6.5% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 4.3% |
| C7b9 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Fmaj7 | 2 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| C7b9 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ebm7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes backdoor ii-V progressions (Bbm7-Eb7 to F), creating a sophisticated bridge between the parallel F minor and F major tonalities.
- The bridge features a clear modulation to the subdominant major (Db Major) via an Ebm7-Ab7 sequence, offering a temporary tonal shift from the home key.
- Employs sequential ii-V chains (Am7-D7 to Gm7-C7) that facilitate smooth chromatic voice leading through the cycle of fourths.
Improvisation Focus Mastery of ii-V-I cell vocabulary, specifically focusing on the voice-leading transitions between the minor iv and the tonic.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The standard relies on common jazz cadences but requires the soloist to fluidly navigate frequent shifts between major and minor modal centers.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
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