Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F6 | 13 | 26.5% |
| Gm7 | 8 | 16.3% |
| C7b5/Gb | 6 | 12.2% |
| Bbmaj7 | 5 | 10.2% |
| Eb9 | 4 | 8.2% |
| F7 | 2 | 4.1% |
| C7 | 2 | 4.1% |
| Em7 | 1 | 2.0% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| F7 -> Bbmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Em7 -> A7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Am7 -> D7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Gm7 -> C7b9 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The opening uses C7b5/Gb (a tritone substitute for the V7) as a chromatic neighbor chord to create tension against the F6 tonic.
- The progression moves from F7 to Bbmaj7 followed by Eb9, utilizing a “backdoor” bVII9 resolution to return to the diatonic Gm7 or F6.
- The sequence of secondary ii-V progressions (Em7–A7 to Am7–D7) creates a cycle-of-fourths movement that briefly tonicizes the relative minor and supertonic areas.
Improvisation Focus F Major Bebop Scale
Difficulty Rating 3/5. While the AABA form is standard, the performer must navigate chromatic tritone substitutions and rapid secondary dominant cycles during the bridge.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume III
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