Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 | 9 | 26.5% |
| Gm7 | 6 | 17.6% |
| F6 | 5 | 14.7% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| Am7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| D7 | 3 | 8.8% |
| Bbmaj7 | 2 | 5.9% |
| F7 | 1 | 2.9% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| E7 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The appearance of Eb7 following Gm7 functions as a “backdoor” dominant or a tritone substitution for the secondary dominant (A7), providing a chromatic bridge to the C7 dominant.
- The progression utilizes frequent ii-V-I cells in F Major, often interrupted by secondary dominants like D7 (V/ii) to create a sense of forward motion and sophisticated voice leading.
- The bridge shifts the tonal center via a ii-V (Bm7 - E7) to the mediant key of A minor, adding a poignant, temporary shift in mood characteristic of Rodgers and Hart ballads.
Improvisation Focus Navigating the F Major scale while emphasizing the Lydian Dominant (Eb7) and melodic minor (E7 to Am) shifts during non-diatonic transitions.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The standard is melodically intuitive but requires a firm grasp of chromatic substitutions and a smooth transition into the mediant key during the bridge.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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