Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 10 | 25.6% |
| Gm7 | 6 | 15.4% |
| C7 | 5 | 12.8% |
| Eb7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Bbm7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Am7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Abm7 | 1 | 2.6% |
| Dm7 | 1 | 2.6% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
| Bbmaj7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7sus | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| D7 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a “backdoor” ii-V sequence (Bbm7 - Eb7) resolving to Fmaj7, utilizing subdominant minor functionality.
- Features chromatic parallel motion (Am7 - Abm7 - Gm7) providing smooth step-wise voice leading into the primary cadence.
- Incorporates modal interchange with the Abmaj7 (bIII), momentarily drawing from the parallel F minor tonality.
- Relies on a strong tonic-dominant foundation in F major, embellished by secondary subdominant movements.
Improvisation Focus F Major scale fluency with a shift to Bb Melodic Minor (Eb Lydian Dominant) to capture the color of the backdoor ii-V.
Difficulty Rating 3/5 — While largely diatonic, the player must skillfully navigate the chromatic passing chords and the non-functional subdominant minor shifts.
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The Real Book - Volume IV
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