Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 9 | 14.3% |
| Gm7 | 7 | 11.1% |
| F6 | 6 | 9.5% |
| F7 | 6 | 9.5% |
| Bb6 | 5 | 7.9% |
| Am7 | 4 | 6.3% |
| D7 | 4 | 6.3% |
| Cm7 | 4 | 6.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 4 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs frequent I-vi-ii-V turnarounds (F6-Dm7-Gm7-C7) to establish a cyclical, driving rhythmic feel characteristic of the swing era.
- Utilizes secondary dominants like the iii-VI7 (Am7-D7) to create chromatic internal motion that resolves predictably to the ii-V (Gm7-C7).
- Features an ascending chromatic bass line (F7/A to Bb6 to B°7) that provides a gospel-inflected linear transition toward the tonic.
- The bridge sequences ii-V progressions to modulate briefly toward the subdominant (Bb major), requiring quick tonal adjustments.
Improvisation Focus F Major Bebop scale (F, G, A, Bb, C, Db, D, E) to maintain melodic flow over rapid diatonic changes.
Difficulty Rating 3 (Intermediate); the harmonic language is straightforwardly diatonic, but the traditionally “bright” tempo demands high-velocity precision and clean voice leading.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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