Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 6 | 14.3% |
| C7 | 6 | 14.3% |
| F6 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Abm7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| D7 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Dm7 | 2 | 4.8% |
| G7 | 2 | 4.8% |
| Cmaj7 | 2 | 4.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | 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
- Employs standard ii-V-I functionality in F major (Gm7-C7-F6) paired with chromatic “side-slipping” via the Abm7 passing chord.
- Features a modulation to the bIII key (Ab Major) through a Bbm7-Eb7 sequence, showcasing Freeman’s penchant for shifting tonal centers by minor thirds.
- Transitions to the dominant key area (C Major) using Dm7-G7-Cmaj7, requiring the soloist to resolve to a new temporary tonic.
Improvisation Focus
Fluent navigation of ii-V-I cells across multiple, rapidly shifting tonal centers.
Difficulty Rating
3/5: The harmonic rhythm is predictable, but the frequent modulations to Ab and C major require agile mental transposition of standard patterns.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume II
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