Chord Distribution Analysis
| Chord Symbol | Count | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 | 6 | 15.4% |
| Bb7 | 5 | 12.8% |
| Ab7 | 4 | 10.3% |
| Gm7 | 4 | 10.3% |
| C7 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Ebmaj7 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Gb07 | 2 | 5.1% |
| Eb6 | 2 | 5.1% |
Key Patterns Detected
| Pattern | Function | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Fm7 -> Bb7 | Setup (Major Key) | 5 |
| Bb7 -> Ebmaj7 | Resolution (Major) | 2 |
| Ebmaj7 -> Ab7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| Gm7 -> C7 | Setup (Major Key) | 2 |
| C7 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 2 |
| Fm7b5 -> Bb7b13 | Setup (Minor Key) | 1 |
| Bb7b13 -> Fm7 | Resolution (Minor) | 1 |
| Abm7 -> Db7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
| Cm7 -> F7 | Setup (Major Key) | 1 |
🎼 Sheet Music
Find Lead Sheet on Sheet Music Direct (PDF)Harmonic Highlights
- The opening minor line cliché (Ebm – Ebm/maj7 – Ebm7 – Ebm6) utilizes descending chromaticism to bridge the parallel minor and major tonalities.
- Incorporation of the “backdoor” resolution (Abm7 – Db7 to Ebmaj7) provides a sophisticated non-dominant path back to the tonic.
- Chromatic voice leading is enhanced by the Gb°7 passing chord, which functionally connects the Gm7 (iii) and Fm7 (ii) chords.
- Frequent shifts between minor ii-V-i (Fm7b5 – Bb7b13) and major ii-V-I sequences create high tonal contrast and emotional depth.
Improvisation Focus The Eb Melodic Minor scale, used to navigate the opening minor line cliché and the Abm7-Db7 backdoor progression.
Difficulty Rating 3/5: The piece requires a solid grasp of parallel key centers and the ability to voice-lead through chromatic passing chords.
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