Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 | 6 | 11.5% |
| Bb6 | 5 | 9.6% |
| F7 | 5 | 9.6% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 7.7% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 7.7% |
| Ebmaj7 | 3 | 5.8% |
| Db7 | 3 | 5.8% |
| Eb6 | 3 | 5.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a standard I-vi-ii-V “Rhythm Changes” turnaround in Bb Major for the A sections.
- The B section modulates to the subdominant key of Eb Major via a ii-V-I progression (Fm7 - Bb7 - Ebmaj7).
- Features a chromatic descending sequence (Dm - Db7 - Cm - B7) utilizing tritone substitutions to provide smooth linear voice leading back to the tonic.
Improvisation Focus Bb Major Bebop Scale and navigating ii-V-I guide-tone resolutions.
Difficulty Rating 2/5: It is a fundamental bebop head that teaches essential functional harmony and subdominant modulation without excessive complexity.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume VI
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