Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 | 6 | 10.0% |
| Eb7 | 6 | 10.0% |
| Bb7 | 6 | 10.0% |
| Ebmaj7 | 4 | 6.7% |
| Abmaj7 | 4 | 6.7% |
| Db7 | 4 | 6.7% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 6.7% |
| C7 | 4 | 6.7% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bbm7 -> Eb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 6 |
| Eb7 -> Abmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 4 |
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 4 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 3 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 3 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 3 |
| Eb7 -> Bbm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Dm7 -> G7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| G7 -> Cmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- Employs a secondary ii-V (Bbm7-Eb7) to tonicize the subdominant Abmaj7, a staple of sophisticated ballad writing.
- Features a “back-door” ii-V progression (Abm7-Db7) that provides a subdominant minor flavor before returning to the tonic.
- Utilizes a cyclical iii-VI-ii-V turnaround, often enhanced by a chromatic dominant walk-down (Db7-C7-B7-Bb7) to create linear tension.
Improvisation Focus The Eb major bebop scale, with a specific emphasis on voice-leading the flat-third and flat-seventh intervals during the Abm7-Db7 “back-door” sequence.
Difficulty Rating 3/5; although typically performed as a slow ballad, the density of secondary dominants and rapid ii-V changes requires a solid grasp of functional harmony.