Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 8 | 14.5% |
| Cm7 | 7 | 12.7% |
| Ebmaj7 | 5 | 9.1% |
| Db7 | 5 | 9.1% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 7.3% |
| Bb7 | 4 | 7.3% |
| Bbm7 | 3 | 5.5% |
| Abmaj7 | 3 | 5.5% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Bb7b9 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Uses a diatonic ascent (Imaj7–ii7–iii7) followed by a tritone substitution (Db7) to pivot into the relative minor (Cm7).
- Employs a secondary ii–V (Bbm7–Eb7) to establish a brief subdominant (Abmaj7) tonal center.
- Features a “backdoor” bVII7 (Db7#11) resolution to the tonic, providing a sophisticated Lydian b7 color.
- Incorporates chromatic turnaround chords like B7#9 to bridge the gap between standard ii–V–I movements.
Improvisation Focus Eb Major scale with an emphasis on the Lydian Dominant scale over the frequent bVII7 (Db7) chords.
Difficulty Rating 3/5. The progression maintains a clear tonal center in Eb but requires the soloist to navigate frequent non-diatonic substitutions and secondary dominants.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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