Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bb7 | 7 | 10.0% |
| Ebmaj7 | 6 | 8.6% |
| Eb6 | 5 | 7.1% |
| Fm7 | 5 | 7.1% |
| Ab7#11 | 4 | 5.7% |
| Ebm7 | 4 | 5.7% |
| Abm6 | 3 | 4.3% |
| Gbmaj7 | 3 | 4.3% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7#11 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Ab7#11 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Db7 -> Gbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bb7b9 -> Ebm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Dbm7 -> Gb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Abmaj7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7b5 -> F7 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| C7#5 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Extensive use of modal interchange, shifting frequently between the tonic major (Ebmaj7) and parallel minor tonalities (Ebm7 and Abm6).
- Distinctive IV7 (Ab7#11) movements provide a recurring Lydian Dominant color that avoids traditional subdominant resolutions.
- Chromatic dominant cycling, such as the Gb7 to B7 to Bb7 sequence, utilizes tritone relationships to delay tonic resolution.
- Minor ii-V-i cells (Fm7b5 - Bb7b9 - Ebm7) create a sophisticated, darker contrast to the primary Eb major key center.
Improvisation Focus Parallel Key Fluency (navigating the shift between Eb Major and Eb Melodic Minor scales).
Difficulty Rating 4/5: The unusual 64-bar structure and constant oscillation between major and minor modes require advanced harmonic awareness and melodic pacing.
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The Real Book - Volume III
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