Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 | 6 | 16.7% |
| Fmaj7 | 5 | 13.9% |
| C7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Ab7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Gb7 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Bm7b5 | 2 | 5.6% |
| E7b9 | 2 | 5.6% |
| Am7 | 2 | 5.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Bm7b5 -> E7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| E7b9 -> Am7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Ab7 -> Dbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Dbmaj7 -> Gb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a secondary ii-V sequence (Bm7b5–E7b9) to modulate momentarily toward the iii chord (Am7), adding harmonic depth to the F major tonality.
- Utilizes a chromatic descending dominant chain (Am7–Ab7–Gm7–Gb7) as a series of tritone substitutions to smoothly approach the IV chord (Bbmaj7).
- Integrates minor ii-V-i cells (Am7b5–D7b9–Gm7) which introduce hard-bop tension and darker subdominant colors within a predominantly major framework.
Improvisation Focus Continuous guide-tone voice leading through fast-moving secondary dominants.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The progression follows a logical flow, but the frequent shift between major and minor ii-V cells requires intermediate-level harmonic precision.
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The Real Book - Volume II
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