Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fmaj7 | 8 | 22.9% |
| C7 | 4 | 11.4% |
| Gm7b5 | 3 | 8.6% |
| C7b9 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Gm7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Amaj7 | 3 | 8.6% |
| Bm7 | 2 | 5.7% |
| E7 | 2 | 5.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Gm7b5 -> C7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 3 |
| C7b9 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Bm7 -> E7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| E7 -> Amaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Am7b5 -> D7b9 | Setup (Minor Key) | 2 |
| D7b9 -> Gm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| C7 -> Gm7b5 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The progression begins with a minor ii-V (Gm7b5 - C7b9) resolving to a major tonic (Fmaj7), utilizing modal mixture to create a dark-to-bright opening.
- A rapid modulation to A major (the chromatic mediant) occurs via a ii-V (Bm7 - E7), requiring a shift from the flat-side home key to a sharp-side tonality.
- The structure alternates between the natural ii (Gm7) and the borrowed iiø7 (Gm7b5), demanding precise alterations of the 5th and 9th over the C7 dominant.
Improvisation Focus Navigating the abrupt modulation to A major by targeting chord tones and managing the transition between F major and A major scales.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The unexpected modulation to a distant key and the use of minor ii-V patterns in a major context require intermediate-level harmonic navigation.
📚 Standard Available in:
The Real Book - Volume I
🛒 Buy on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Check the Hal Leonard Jazz Song Finder to make sure that the standard is indeed in the book before buying it.