Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 6 | 15.0% |
| Fm7 | 5 | 12.5% |
| C7 | 4 | 10.0% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Dm7b5 | 3 | 7.5% |
| Cm7 | 3 | 7.5% |
| G7b13 | 2 | 5.0% |
| Cm7/Bb | 2 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| G7b13 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dm7b5 -> G7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| G7b9 -> Cm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Utilizes a cyclical iii-VI-ii-V progression (Gm7-C7-Fm7-Bb7) to create a standard “rhythm changes” feel in Eb major.
- Features a strong movement to the relative minor (Cm) via a minor ii-V-i sequence (Dm7b5-G7b13-Cm7).
- Employs chromatic diminished passing harmony (Gbdim7) to provide a smooth voice-leading bridge between the I/3 (Eb6/G) and the ii (Fm7).
- Incorporates subdominant minor borrowing (Abm6) to facilitate a classic iv-I resolution, adding a brief touch of parallel minor color.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major Bebop Scale (Eb-F-G-Ab-Bb-B-C-D) to emphasize the strong tonic center while handling the dominant transitions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the tune follows highly functional, diatonic patterns with predictable secondary dominants, making it accessible for intermediate soloists.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume V
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