Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cmaj7 | 5 | 25.0% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 15.0% |
| Fm7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Bb7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Bm7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| E7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Bbm7 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Eb7 | 1 | 5.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a “backdoor” ii-V progression (Fm7-Bb7) in the third measure, substituting the traditional subdominant with a minor iv to bVII7 movement.
- Features a chromatic descent of ii-V sequences (Bm7-E7 followed by Bbm7-Eb7) that shifts the tonal center rapidly toward Ab major.
- Utilizes the “Tadd Dameron turnaround” in the final four bars (Cmaj7-Ebmaj7-Abmaj7-Dbmaj7), replacing the standard I-vi-ii-V with a series of non-diatonic major seventh chords.
Improvisation Focus Navigating rapid, non-diatonic ii-V chains and resolving chromatic target tones.
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The fast harmonic rhythm and constant modulation through unrelated key centers require advanced knowledge of voice leading and substitution.
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The Real Book - Volume I
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