Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 9 | 17.3% |
| Bb7 | 9 | 17.3% |
| Eb6 | 7 | 13.5% |
| Cm7 | 5 | 9.6% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 7.7% |
| Abmaj7 | 2 | 3.8% |
| C7b13 | 2 | 3.8% |
| Am7b5 | 2 | 3.8% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 8 |
| Gm7 -> C7b13 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7b13 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| D7b13 -> Gm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7b9 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Diatonic I-vi-ii-V sequences in Eb major establish a stable tonal center before introducing chromatic substitutions.
- The secondary dominant C7(b13) acts as a V/ii, using the flat-thirteenth to create a dark, minor-key pull toward the Fm7.
- The F#º7 serves as a #iiº7 chromatic passing chord, facilitating a smooth linear ascent from the ii (Fm7) to the iii (Gm7).
- Modal interchange and tonicization of the IV chord (Abmaj7) provide a brief expansion of the harmonic palette beyond the home key.
Improvisation Focus Navigating guide-tone voice leading through secondary dominants and diminished passing chords while maintaining a lyrical Eb major phrasing.
Difficulty Rating 2/5; the progression is largely diatonic and follows standard functional patterns, making it an ideal study for beginner-to-intermediate ballad playing.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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